ROLE SUMMARY

The Operator supervises autonomous heavy construction equipment from the console at the companies Southridge civil production site. The operator monitors vehicle status across the fleet, manages missions and approved commands, responds to faults and exceptions, and coordinates with onsite field crews when a vehicle needs recovery or hands-on intervention. Operators manage the equipment from the console; they do not drive the machines during normal autonomous production.

Prior experience is not required. The company trains and authorizes operators before go-live. The role suits people with sound judgment around moving heavy equipment, disciplined adherence to procedure, and the composure to act correctly when something goes wrong.
 

DUTIES

• Maintain continuous console coverage during active autonomous production, including break and turnover coverage.

• Continuously monitor assigned Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Machines (ASAMs) within the Autonomous Operating Zone (AOZ): vehicle state, position, speed, off-path events, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) diagnostics, and notifications.

• Before starting autonomous operation, confirm site and vehicle readiness per site procedure and communicate intent to all affected personnel.

• Operate and manage task assignments and user-assigned functions for designated vehicles; replan routes and assignments as needed to maintain safety and efficiency.

• Apply the stop hierarchy correctly: pause, clear an assignment stop (A-stop), emergency stop (E-stop), and site All Stop.

• Identify, investigate, and resolve exceptions within authority, including off-path events, obstacle detection stops, OEM faults, network and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning loss, proximity events, and deadlocks. Escalate per the the companies Site Escalation Plan.

• Review, action, and dismiss notifications; file issue reports with the vehicle, location, and event details.

• Maintain radio communication with In-Cab Clients (ICCs), safety riders, field crews, and shift leadership.

• Coordinate vehicle recoveries and other hands-on interventions with onsite field personnel.

• Support shift startup, turnover, and shutdown; complete passdown and incident logs accurately.

• Follow AOZ, communications, stop-work, All Stop, and recovery procedures without exception.

Requirements:
 

Higher experience threshold, through one of the following paths:

Path A. 18 or more months supervising autonomous or remotely operated equipment from a console.

Path B. 3 or more years personally operating heavy civil equipment, with regular use of digital displays or guidance tools.

Path C. 3 or more years in construction field technology or site support around active heavy equipment.

2. Shift senior experience. 6 or more months acting as a shift senior, crew lead, trainer, or designated escalation point for others.

3. Safety judgment under pressure. Holds a stop decision and escalates correctly when pressured to resume.

4. Night shift availability. Available to work the night shift for the full assignment window.

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is between ¤45.00 and ¤55.00

Our benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and 401k.

Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for your interest in this opportunity. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Tundra Technical Solutions is a global workforce and technology delivery firm, ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the largest in North America. At Tundra, we aren't just hiring top talent at the world's most recognizable brands; we are pioneers of social recruitment.

This post is for a contract assignment. Assignment duties and duration are subject to business needs and requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

 

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