Autonomous Vehicle Technician & Safety Driver

truckingpeople; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

truckingpeople is seeking Safety Drivers / Autonomous Vehicle Technicians in Dallas to support daily vehicle testing and live passenger ride operations. You will work with self-driving cars and delivery robots, ensuring safety, quality, and performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical work, sensor integration, and diagnostic testing while maintaining logs and following SOPs. A strong teamwork mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with mechanical and electrical tools, multimeters, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and mechanical schematics.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working around vehicles.
• Team-oriented, detail-minded and able to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily autonomous vehicle testing and live ride operations.
• Integrate, install, and troubleshoot vehicle electronics, wiring harnesses, and sensor suites (LiDAR, radar, cameras).
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, mechanical schematics, and SOPs.
• Perform diagnostic checks using multimeters, electrical tools, and specialized diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain accurate logs, collaborate within a high-throughput production environment, and adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical tools

Electrical tools

Multimeters

Diagnostic equipment

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Sensor integration tools

Job description

truckingpeople is seeking Safety Drivers / Autonomous Vehicle Technicians in Dallas to support daily vehicle testing and live passenger ride operations. You will work with self-driving cars and delivery robots, ensuring safety, quality, and performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical work, sensor integration, and diagnostic testing while maintaining logs and following SOPs. A strong teamwork mindset is essential.