Autonomous Vehicle Rideshare Drivers

Avride; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) package

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Avride is hiring Autonomous Vehicle Operators in Dallas to drive our autonomous vehicles on real roads with real passengers. You will operate vehicles with a focus on safety, perform in-field testing, and interact with riders and engineers to help improve navigation systems.

We value strong driving habits, high awareness, and clear communication. The role is full-time, onsite in Dallas, with the potential for ongoing contract work and career growth within Avride.

Qualifications

• Professional driver with a strong commitment to safety.
• Clean driving record and 3+ years of licensed driving.
• Excellent situational awareness and judgment in traffic.

Responsibilities

• Operate autonomous vehicles safely on real roads with passengers.
• Provide feedback to engineers and operations leaders.
• Conduct in-field testing and safety checks of vehicles daily.
• Prepare vehicles for operations with safety checks and readiness.
• Submit detailed reports to support system improvements.
• Anticipate other drivers and pedestrians and react quickly.
• Remain alert and distraction-free while in vehicles.

Skills

Professional driver

Safe driving habits

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Weather and road condition adaptation

Tools

Vehicle technology knowledge

Defensive driving certification

Job description

$25/hour | Full-Time | Dallas, TX | Ongoing Contract
Get behind the wheel of the future.

Avride is hiringAutonomous Vehicle Operators in Dallas to help operate our robotaxis on real roads with real passengers.
You'll experience autonomous driving technology firsthand while helping our team improve how these vehicles navigate the world around them.

No AV background? No problem. We can teach you our systems if you have basic tech skills. What we're looking for is something harder to teach: excellent driving habits, strong awareness, good judgment, and a commitment to safety.

If you're an experienced driver who wants to do something different, come drive with us.

What You'll Do:

• Operate autonomous vehicles safely and lawfully to collect critical data on system performance and environmental factors.
• Interact professionally with riders, engineers, and company operations leaders to provide feedback and insights.
• Monitor vehicle performance and conduct in-field testing to ensure operational safety.
• Prepare vehicles daily for in-field operations, including safety checks and system readiness.
• Submit detailed reports to support system advancements and operational improvements.
• Be prepared for the actions of other drivers and pedestrians as well as for unexpected events.
• Be alert and distraction free while in vehicles.

What You Need:

• Experience as a professional driver, driving instructor, AV operator, motorsports racer, or in another role built around a serious commitment to safety
• A valid US driving license for the last 3+ years
• A clean driving record with no DUIs, drug, and/or alcohol-related offenses within the last 5 years
• The instincts to spot a hazardous situation early and react quickly and safely, even when others make mistakes around you
• Solid working knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations
• Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail
• A willingness to work in various weather conditions and comfortable driving on different types of roads
• A genuine sense of ownership and responsibility behind the wheel

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of vehicle technology and control systems
• A defensive driving or safe driving certification
• Additional courses in Safety Driving or Defensive Driving
• Employer Subsidized Healthcare Benefits thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
• 401(k) package

Ready to help drive the future of transportation? Apply today — we'd love to have you on the team.

Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed through our trusted Employer of Record partner, who manages payroll, benefits, and local compliance on our behalf. You will work day-to-day with the Avride team and be fully integrated into our culture and operations. This job is onsite and available to candidates local to the Dallas, Texas area.

Avride values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation, sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.

Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application or hiring process, or to perform the essential functions of a job, please email [e-mail] .