Autonomous Truck Operator

Einride; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Einride is seeking a Remote Operator in Austin, TX, to safely operate its autonomous electric trucks and maintain their performance. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of commercial driving experience and a clean CDL class A license. Key responsibilities include monitoring the truck during operation, performing safety checks, and providing feedback. The role requires good communication, a focus on safety, and flexibility in working hours. Bonuses for related experience in autonomous technology and heavy-duty fleets are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience driving commercial trucks.
• Current, non‑expired CDL license (class A).
• Clean driving record with 0 violation points.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be willing to travel as needed, up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Einride’s autonomous electric truck.
• Monitor Einride’s truck during autonomy.
• Perform safety checks on the truck.
• Provide performance feedback for analysis.
• Troubleshoot system issues as they arise.

Skills

Driving commercial trucks

Technical troubleshooting

Clear communication

Safety focus

Flexibility

Tools

Jira

Fleetio

Job description

Job Description

Want to be part of transforming road freight – for good? Einride is showing the world a new way to move, based on the latest digital, electric and autonomous technologies. Through freight capacity as a service, we enable businesses around the world to accelerate towards their sustainability goals.

You will:

• Safely operate Einride’s autonomous electric truck for customer and R&D operations.
• Remain alert and attentive while monitoring Einride’s autonomous electric truck during autonomy.
• Perform checks to ensure Einride’s autonomous electric truck is safe to operate.
• Log platform performance feedback for engineering analysis.
• Troubleshoot and escalate system issues and operational blockers.
• Provide input on the Einride remote interface and operating procedures to cross‑functional stakeholders including but not limited to commercial, operations, product, and engineering teams.
• Maintain knowledge of Einride’s autonomous system.
• Utilize project and issue tracking tools (Jira, Fleetio, or similar).

We expect you to:

• Minimum 5 years of experience driving commercial trucks.
• Current, non‑expired CDL license (class A).
• Clean driving record with 0 violation points.
• Meet driver requirements, including driving record and criminal history under applicable regulations and laws in the state(s) in which the Remote Operator will be working.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have experience with technical troubleshooting or willingness to learn quickly.
• Be safety focused and not afraid to raise immediate safety concerns and suggest paths to resolution.
• Be reliable and consistent; ensure work is thorough and holds a high standard.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with team members and stakeholders.
• Think creatively and provide solutions when the solution is not always clear.
• Be flexible and able to work Monday‑Friday between the hours of 6:00am‑7:30pm; subject to change based on customer needs.
• Be willing to travel as needed, up to 25%.
• Have the right to work in the US.
• Live within 45 minutes of downtown Austin.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience working with autonomous trucks or commercial heavy‑duty fleets.
• Experience as truck driver trainer/instructor.
• Curious attitude, interested in solving problems.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in operations, technology, or automotive.
• Proficient in G‑suite or other office tools.
• Major credit card in candidate’s name.
• Valid US passport.

Location: Austin, TX