Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver (CDL) — Field Operations

outrider; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Outrider is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver (CDL) for a hands-on, safety-focused role at our Henderson, CO site. This 6-month temporary position involves operating and testing our self-driving system, with potential extension depending on performance.

You will work 8-10+ hours daily, with field travel up to 20% and training at Outrider HQ. Ideal candidates have a valid Class A CDL, 3+ years of tractor-trailer driving, and a proven safety record.

Qualifications

• Desire and ability to understand Outrider's autonomous vehicle system and technology through the constant reading of documentation and Q&A with colleagues
• Current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in Colorado and in any other state of the United States, as requested (the CDL must be carried at all times on the job)
• 3 years of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience
• Safe and proficient backing skills using a variety of trailer types in dynamic yard environments
• Clean driving record for the past 5 years
• Flexibility for day, night, and/or weekend work, as needed (and sometimes on short notice)
• Unwavering focus on safety and helping to explore and implement system improvements
• Facility with desktop software and web applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Contagious energy and positivity in relationships and interactions
• Sterling references
• Availability for travel to Outrider's headquarters in Henderson, CO for a two week paid training program

Responsibilities

• Safely operate vehicles, in the cab for 8-10+ hours per day
• Be a steward of the safety mindset: conduct daily on-site safety inspections of the trucks, equipment, and area, and proactively propose safety improvements. Use keen judgment to determine appropriate on-the-spot responses to vehicle performance and safety issues
• Provide insightful and thorough verbal and/or written test reports on system performance - including vehicle and system data and/or observations related to automated driving system development - for Engineering, Vehicle Operations, Customer Success and Executive staff
• Maintain a current Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) valid in the United States, as requested (the CDL must be carried at all times on the job)
• Perform preventative maintenance checks and services on autonomous vehicles, including, but not limited to, preparation, installation, and maintenance of vehicle hardware
• Assist commercial, operations, and engineering teams in root-cause analysis of issues found during operation
• Perform minor repairs under the direction of engineering staff and/or in accordance with OEM repair instructions
• Communicate issues and subjective performance to the AV Dispatchers and peers on the Engineering teams
• Comply with established safety rules, policies and procedures, including wearing required safety equipment
• Travel and perform fieldwork, depending on customer location (up to 20%)

Skills

CDL Class A

Safety-minded

Strong communication

Vehicle operation

Troubleshooting

Tools

Fleetio

Jira

Zendesk

Job description

Outrider is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver (CDL) for a hands-on, safety-focused role at our Henderson, CO site. This 6-month temporary position involves operating and testing our self-driving system, with potential extension depending on performance.

You will work 8-10+ hours daily, with field travel up to 20% and training at Outrider HQ. Ideal candidates have a valid Class A CDL, 3+ years of tractor-trailer driving, and a proven safety record.