Autonomous Operations Specialist, Equipment Operator

Autonomous Operations Specialist, Equipment Operator About Us

Pronto is a Silicon Valley-based, early-stage technology company focused on developing autonomous technologies for off-road applications, beginning with the mining and quarrying industries.

Our team has been at the forefront of the most important advances in autonomy and robotics for the last 20 years, beginning with the on-road industry, and is now focused on revolutionizing off-road markets, where our technology is operating driverless in production environments every day.

We are looking for entrepreneurial Test Operators to help us revolutionize the mining and quarrying industries. We give our Operators a wide range of responsibilities / opportunities to help us develop and roll‑out our autonomous technologies to the world.

This is not a standard driving position - it's an opportunity for highly capable, motivated professionals to be part of a technology team that is moving fast, is inventing the future of haulage, and asks a lot of its team members.

In return we offer competitive, salaried pay, generous benefits, the opportunity to largely remain local, and most importantly, the opportunity to earn equity in an early-stage startup that is targeting trillion dollar industries.

• Serving as Safety Drivers in our autonomous off‑road haul trucks at our customer deployments in and around San Antonio, Texas
• Working directly with our engineering teams to test and provide feedback on new technologies / features
• When necessary, operating other heavy equipment, such as excavators, loaders, and / or bulldozers
• Assisting with the development and testing of our off‑road autonomous technologies
• Following and helping to refine / further develop safety protocols
• Performing routine equipment inspections and light maintenance
• Maintaining accurate operating records

• An entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to be part of an early stage, deep tech startup that is inventing the future of the mining and quarrying industries
• Professional driving experience of at least 3‑5 years, either off‑road or on‑road, with a clean safety record
• Experience with mining and / or quarrying operations preferred
• Experience operating other heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, loaders, bulldozers) preferred
• Willingness to travel as necessary and work occasional nights / weekends
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in demanding, fast‑paced environments

Full-time

$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

• San Antonio, TX:
  Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Driving: 3 years (Required)

• Extended hours
• Nights as needed

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