Autonomous Operations Specialist, Equipment Operator at Atoms in San Francisco, CA
- Company: Atoms
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $66,000-$78,000 per year
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Serving as Safety Drivers in our autonomous off-road haul trucks at our customer deployments in our various locations across the US.
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- Based in Arizona, Florida, Texas or Wyoming
Skills
Required
- Professional driving experience
- Clean safety record
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to travel
- Entrepreneurial mindset
Benefits
- Work on real, production-deployed autonomy.
- Build technology that directly improves safety, efficiency, and productivity.
- Tackle complex challenges in demanding, real-world environments.
- Be part of a fast-moving team with high ownership and impact.
- See your work deployed and making a difference in the field.
- Collaborate closely with experienced engineers and industry operators.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
- 401(k)
- Equity
- Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
- Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
About Atoms
Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide. While much of the industry remains in R&D, we deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field. We are on a mission to make mining operations safer, smarter, and more efficient through cutting-edge technology, and we are building toward becoming the world’s first profitable AV technology company.