Autonomous Truck Safety Driver - West Texas

Kodiak Robotics; Odessa, Kermit (TX, TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Robotics is seeking experienced commercial drivers for its Midland/Odessa operations. The ideal candidate will have a Class A CDL license and at least three years of driving experience. This role includes 100% local driving with competitive pay, vacation, and health benefits, aimed at supporting the company’s cutting-edge autonomous technology initiatives.

Benefits

Double time for holiday pay

Two weeks paid vacation plus one week paid sick time

Cell phone subsidy

Excellent medical, dental & vision plans

401k plan

Driver Referral Bonus Plan, $3k per hired referral

Snacks and Drinks provided

Qualifications

• 3+ years of verifiable current Class A driving experience.
• Class A CDL License with clean driving record required.
• Must have doubles and triples endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Help deploy autonomous technology in real world conditions.
• Drive 100% local routes in newer vehicles.
• Work flexible shifts including nights.

Skills

Driving

Safety minded

Light computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Midland/Odessa operations to help us deploy our autonomous technology. Our Midland/Odessa 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 Bring:

• Class A CDL License with clean driving record
• A min. of 3+ years of verifiable current Class A experience
• Must have doubles and triples endorsements
• Ability to pass a background check and practical road test
• Pass drug test, MVR and have a current DOT physical
• Light computer skills required, we will train you
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Safety minded
• Willing and able to work flexible shifts & schedules including nights
• Requires frequent sitting and driving

What We Offer:

• $39/hr with a 4 on 4 off schedule
• 100% local driving
• 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 U.S. national security statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. These statutes may impose limitations on Kodiak's capacity to engage specific individuals in particular roles based on various national security-related criteria. Kodiak will provide sponsorship for eligible candidate's. Consequently, the eligibility for this position may hinge on Kodiak's verification of a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. In accordance with these statutes , Kodiak may find it necessary to secure a U.S. government export license before disseminating its technologies to specific individuals. Should Kodiak determine that a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate a license, prohibit the candidate from assuming this position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak explicitly retains the right to either assess the candidate for an alternative position 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.