Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver (non-CDL)

Booster; Arkansas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated driver to support autonomous truck operations. This role is crucial for maintaining safety during testing, requiring keen attention to detail and strong communication skills. You'll operate a chase vehicle, ensuring a safe buffer around the autonomous trucks while communicating updates on traffic conditions. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team in the autonomous logistics industry, contributing to a safer and more efficient transportation future. If you're passionate about technology and safety, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years driving experience with a box truck.
• Clean driving record and ability to communicate clearly over the radio.

Responsibilities

• Operate a chase vehicle during autonomous testing.
• Maintain a safe distance from the Gatik AV throughout the testing process.

Skills

Driving experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Judgment skills

Tools

2-way radios

Job description

Who we are

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.

The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.

About the role

We are seeking a driver who above all puts safety first to act as support to Gatik’s autonomous trucks. You will be tasked with maintaining separation between the Gatik AV and third party vehicles during the entire testing process. Given your crucial role, you will be expected to uphold utmost professionalism, keen attention to detail and exercise sound judgment in a dynamic environment.

This role is onsite at our Denison, TX office!

What you'll do

• Operate a chase vehicle during autonomous testing
• Keep other vehicles a safe distance from the Gatik AV by providing a buffer zone behind the truck
• Be aware of surrounding traffic at all times
• Ensure the safety of the vehicle and the travelling public throughout the entire testing process
• Be in radio communication with the Gatik AV to provide updates on traffic using strict communication protocols
• Be diligent and alert to all potential hazards which may arise

What we're looking for

• Minimum 3 years driving experience with a box truck
• Clean driving record, background check and drug screen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely over the radio
• Ability to work non-standard hours to cover rotating shifts

Bonus Qualifications:

• Prior experience in autonomous driving, testing or similar field
• Prior experience using 2-way radios
• Radiotelephone Operators Certificate would be an asset
• Positive attitude and passion for autonomous vehicles is a plus

More about Gatik

Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.

We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy. By choosing the middle mile – with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik’s well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.

Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.

Taking care of our team

At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment’s sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.