Autonomous Truck Test Operator (CDL-A) - Travel & Per Diem

Trillium Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Hotel accommodations while traveling

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Trillium Drivers in Houston, TX is seeking Autonomous Vehicle Test Operators with a CDL Class A to join our cutting-edge testing team.

You will safely operate autonomous trucks, collect high-quality data, and work in a two-person crew. Expect travel across the United States for 4–5 days at a time with 2–3 days home, weekends not required. Per diem and hotel accommodations are provided, and compensation is competitive.

Qualifications

• Valid Interstate Class A CDL
• Minimum of 3 years of recent commercial driving experience
• Ability to pass DOT physical, drug screening, FMCSA qualification
• Clean driving record per MVR standards
• Strong mechanical aptitude for basic troubleshooting
• Comfortable using laptops/tablets/digital apps
• Experience with Google Workspace
• Experience with Jira or similar ticket systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles in DOT-compliant manner
• Execute structured routes and testing protocols to collect data
• Work as part of two-person team, rotating driving and passenger duties
• Operate mission software and monitor real-time vehicle performance
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and verify sensors/software readiness
• Identify and tag roadway events for engineering review
• Troubleshoot onboard hardware/software with remote support
• Document observations and provide feedback on vehicle performance

Job description

Trillium Drivers in Houston, TX is seeking Autonomous Vehicle Test Operators with a CDL Class A to join our cutting-edge testing team.

You will safely operate autonomous trucks, collect high-quality data, and work in a two-person crew. Expect travel across the United States for 4–5 days at a time with 2–3 days home, weekends not required. Per diem and hotel accommodations are provided, and compensation is competitive.