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# Vehicle Data Collection Specialist

- **Company:** TaskUs
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $45,760.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Systems, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Monitoring of Systems, Data Logging, Lidar
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b511e938f292da82

## About the Role

* Valid Driver's License: Active US driver's license with a clean driving record (must meet standard rideshare driver eligibility requirements).
 * Driving Experience: Minimum of 3 years of licensed driving experience (prior rideshare, taxi, or delivery experience is a strong plus).
 * Tech-Savvy: Comfortable operating touchscreen interfaces, following technical troubleshooting checklists, and working around onboard hardware/sensors.
 * Customer Service Focus: Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, friendly demeanor when interacting with passengers.
 * Adaptability: Comfortable driving in diverse traffic conditions, weather, and light levels.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Previous experience with Autonomous Vehicle (AV) operations, fleet driving, or data collection projects.
 * Basic understanding of sensor systems (LiDAR, optical cameras, GPS telemetry).

## Description

We are seeking a reliable, tech-conscious Vehicle Data Collection Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in gathering real-world mapping and sensor data used to advance autonomous vehicle and spatial mapping technologies.

You will operate fleet vehicles as an active driver on a major rideshare platform-accepting passenger trips via the app-while ensuring that mounted data collection systems (including high-definition cameras and LiDAR sensors) run continuously and accurately along your routes., * Passenger Operations: Accept, navigate, and complete real-world passenger rides via a designated rideshare application, providing a safe, professional, and comfortable customer experience.

 * Data System Management: Ensure all vehicle data collection technology-including LiDAR, cameras, and data loggers-is powered on, calibrated, and actively capturing data during all operational hours.
 * Pre/Post-Trip Checks: Conduct routine checks on sensor mounts, camera lenses, and recording hardware before and after each shift to maintain optimal data quality.
 * System Monitoring & Escalation: Monitor hardware and software status displays while driving; immediately document and report hardware errors, sensor disruptions, or software bugs to the operations team.
 * Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to all local traffic laws, TaskUs safety protocols, and rideshare platform guidelines at all times.


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