Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver – Austin (Local)

truckingpeople; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pre-tax commuter benefits

FSA

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

truckingpeople is seeking a Local Self-Driving Car Operator in Austin, TX for a 12-month contract. You will operate autonomous vehicles on public roads, perform safety checks, monitor systems, and provide feedback to engineers and test teams.

No CDL required; experience with autonomous vehicles and familiarity with Austin traffic rules are preferred. Local applicants only, with a strong safety mindset and clear communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of U.S. driving experience with a valid driver's license.
• Clean driving record (no DUIs or drug/alcohol offenses in the past 5 years).
• Ability to drive safely under all road and weather conditions.
• Familiarity with Austin traffic laws and routes.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, reliable, and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate autonomous vehicles on public roads to collect performance and environmental data.
• Perform daily safety checks and ensure vehicles are ready for operation.
• Monitor vehicle systems in real time and document system behavior.
• Collaborate with engineers, operations teams, and test riders professionally.
• Respond quickly to unexpected events or road hazards.
• Stay focused and maintain high safety standards at all times.

Skills

Driving experience

Clean driving record

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

Job description

truckingpeople is seeking a Local Self-Driving Car Operator in Austin, TX for a 12-month contract. You will operate autonomous vehicles on public roads, perform safety checks, monitor systems, and provide feedback to engineers and test teams.

No CDL required; experience with autonomous vehicles and familiarity with Austin traffic rules are preferred. Local applicants only, with a strong safety mindset and clear communication skills.