Autonomous Vehicle Driver: Avride in Dallas

driverpartners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

Avride in Dallas, Texas, is hiring an Autonomous Vehicle Driver for a full-time, onsite contract paying $25 per hour. You will monitor autonomous vehicles during rideshare operations, collect field data, and report observations to engineers and operations leaders.

Applicants must hold a US driver’s license for at least three years and have a clean driving record with no DUI or recent offenses. The role blends driving with data collection and testing in a hands-on environment, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Must have a US driver's license held for at least three years.
• Must have a clean driving record with no DUI or drug- or alcohol-related offense in the past five years.
• Ability to make alert decisions around traffic, pedestrians, and weather conditions.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for field reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vehicle systems during autonomous operation and in traffic.
• Perform safety and readiness checks before field work.
• Collect performance and environmental data during shifts.
• Conduct field tests on diverse roads and weather conditions.
• Communicate with riders, engineers, and operations leaders.
• Submit operational reports after testing activities.

Skills

US driver's license

Clean driving record

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Defensive driving

Job description

• Autonomous Vehicle Driver: Avride in Dallas

Autonomous Vehicle Driver: Avride in Dallas

Start Date09/08/2026

25 Contract

Avride is hiring an Autonomous Vehicle Driver in Dallas, Texas, for full-time onsite work that pays $25 an hour. The role monitors autonomous vehicles during rideshare operations, collects performance and environmental data, and reports field observations to operations leaders and engineers. The work is hands-on driving and testing, not remote employment.

Applicants need a US driver's license held for at least three years and a clean record without a DUI or drug- or alcohol-related offense during the past five years. The position requires alert decisions around traffic, pedestrians, weather, and changing road conditions. The Dallas driving role combines vehicle supervision with data collection, while rideshare driver work supplies the passenger-service context. Avride uses an ongoing contract arrangement for the position.

Applicants prepare a current resume and driving history before submitting an application. Their records need to demonstrate the license tenure, safe driving history, communication skills, and attention to detail required for vehicle testing.

Vehicle Monitoring and Field Testing

The Autonomous Vehicle Driver operates Avride vehicles while the autonomous system runs in real traffic. The driver watches vehicle behavior, surrounding traffic, pedestrians, and unexpected events, then takes safe control when conditions require an intervention. Vehicle safety and readiness checks happen before field work begins.

Data collection is part of each operating shift. The role records performance and environmental observations, supports field tests, and submits operational reports to the people responsible for vehicle development and daily operations. Rider interaction also belongs to the work, so clear explanations and calm communication matter when passengers ask about the vehicle or the ride.

• Monitor vehicle systems during autonomous operation
• Complete safety and readiness checks
• Collect performance and environmental data
• Conduct field tests on different roads and in varied weather
• Communicate with riders, engineers, and operations leaders
• Submit operational reports after testing activity

Driving Standards for Dallas Operations

Professional driving experience, driver instruction, autonomous vehicle operation, motorsports, or another safety-focused background can support this role. Hazard recognition matters because the driver must notice changes in traffic and make a safe decision without delay. Knowledge of local traffic laws supports those decisions during Dallas-area operations.

The position also requires steady attention across extended periods behind the wheel. Drivers work through different road types and weather conditions, maintain awareness of people outside the vehicle, and keep the vehicle ready for the next test. Defensive-driving or safe-driving coursework and vehicle technology knowledge are preferred qualifications, not substitutes for the license and record standards.

Avride's Mobility Engineering Team

Avride develops autonomous-vehicle mobility technologies for operations across diverse platforms and environments. The company has more than 200 engineers working on transportation systems that require software, vehicle, and field-operation knowledge.

Dallas field drivers work at the point where those systems meet public roads and riders. Their reports give engineering and operations teams direct observations from vehicle activity, while their conversations with riders connect technical testing with passenger-facing service. The work therefore combines driving judgment, careful documentation, and communication with several teams.

Pay, Insurance, and Retirement Terms

The role pays $25 per hour under a full-time ongoing contract. An Employer of Record partner handles payroll, benefits administration, and local compliance for the engagement. The contract structure makes the partner's employment administration part of the hiring arrangement.

Covered programs include employer-subsidized health care, a health care flexible spending account, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k). Pre-tax commuter benefits are also available. These programs sit alongside the driving assignment and do not change its onsite Dallas schedule.

US work authorization is required, and Avride does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation for this position. The role has no remote option, so applicants account for regular access to the Dallas work area before accepting the assignment.

Applicants who need an accommodation during the hiring process can contact [e-mail]. A driving history that clearly documents professional experience, license tenure, and safe operation gives the hiring team the information needed to review the application.