Safety Driver - Test

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

We are looking for experienced commercial drivers to join our Lancaster, TX operations to help us deploy our autonomous technology. Our Lancaster, TX Operations team is on the cutting edge of working with our partners to improve and integrate our technology in real world conditions.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate autonomous-enabled test trucks, maintaining full situational awareness to ensure safety and test integrity.
• Complete detailed pre-trip and post-trip inspections, documenting vehicle and AV system readiness.
• Execute engineering test plans precisely as instructed, including defined maneuvers, routes, and repeatable scenarios.
• Monitor system and vehicle behavior during testing, providing real-time feedback and actionable observations to Test Operations and Engineering.
• Participate in shift briefings and debriefs to align on daily goals, system changes, and testing outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including inspection logs, operational notes, and test observations.
• Coordinate with Test Specialists, Remote Operators, and Operations Leads to ensure safe vehicle handoffs, clean transitions, and operational continuity.
• Uphold Kodiak's safety standards by following all PPE requirements, HOS rules, and test-site procedures.
• Support overall test-site readiness by ensuring vehicles, work areas, and equipment remain clean, organized, and mission-ready.
• Represent Kodiak professionally in all testing environments, reinforcing a safety-first mindset and disciplined driving execution.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Minimum 3 years of recent, verifiable Class A driving experience.
• Ability to pass a background check, drug test, MVR review, DOT physical, and a practical driving assessment.
• Light computer skills required; training provided.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in high-awareness roles (test driving, autonomous/ADAS validation, specialized transport) is a strong plus.
  
  

What we offer

• A place with big goals that we trust we can achieve.
• A fast paced environment where we work with talented, committed and supportive teammates.
• Equity and competitive pay. Every employee is a stakeholder in Kodiak's success.
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous PTO and parental leave policies.
• Pays $37/hr
• Mostly local work
• Will require travel
• Double time for holiday pay
• Two weeks paid vacation plus one week paid sick time, available your first year
• Cell phone subsidy
• Excellent medical, dental & vision plans
• 90% of monthly healthcare premiums paid for employee and 75% paid for dependents
• 401k plan
• Work with an experienced and agile team to revolutionize transportation.
• Clean, newer vehicles
• Snacks and Drinks provided
• Driver Referral Bonus Plan, $3k per hired referral
• And much more!
  
  

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak's sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate's application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.