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Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver / Vehicle Operator – Dallas, TX
Put your professional driving experience to work in autonomous vehicles.
We’re hiring Safety Drivers / Vehicle Operators in the Dallas area to support the testing and development of autonomous vehicles and self-driving technology.
This is a great opportunity for experienced professional drivers who want to work with cutting-edge vehicle technology and gain hands-on experience in the rapidly growing autonomous vehicle industry.
What You'll Do:
- Operate and monitor autonomous vehicles during real-world testing and passenger rides
- Drive safely on Dallas-area roads and highways
- Stay alert and ready to take control when necessary
- Monitor traffic, pedestrians, and surrounding vehicles
- Practice defensive driving and follow traffic laws
- Perform daily vehicle safety checks
- Support data collection and document driving events
- Provide feedback to engineering and operations teams
- Use GPS, navigation apps, Uber, and other mobile technology
- Perform basic vehicle/software checks and follow operating procedures
What We're Looking For
- 3 years of continuous U.S. driving license history
- 3 years of professional/high-frequency driving experience; 4 years preferred
- Clean driving record
- No DUI, drug, or alcohol-related offenses within the past 5 years
- Strong vehicle-control and defensive-driving skills
- Thorough knowledge of local traffic regulations
- Comfortable driving in different weather conditions and on different types of roads
- Able to anticipate hazards and react safely to unexpected situations
- Strong communication and attention to detail
- Comfortable using GPS, smartphones, and mobile apps
- Able to pass a background check and drug screening
- Must be 25 years old
Great fit for: Professional Drivers, Delivery Drivers, Route Drivers, Rideshare Drivers, Fleet Drivers, Company Drivers, Driving Instructors, Autonomous Vehicle Operators, and Motorsports Drivers.
Why Join?
- $25/hour
- Full-time, 40 hours/week
- 1-year ongoing W2 contract
- Paid training
- Weekly hiring classes
- Multiple schedules available
- Opportunity to work directly with autonomous vehicle technology
- Growing operation expanding in Dallas
Schedule:
AM: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
PM: 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Available schedules include Monday–Friday, Tuesday–Saturday, Wednesday–Sunday, Thursday–Monday, Friday–Tuesday, Saturday–Wednesday, or Sunday–Thursday.
You must be able to commit to one consistent shift/schedule.
The hiring process includes a DMV-style city/highway driving assessment focused on safe vehicle control, defensive driving, traffic laws, stops, turns, lane changes, blind-spot checks, and situational awareness. An obstacle-course maneuver with a controlled hard stop is also included.
Apply today.
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