Be a Robotic Driver Tester in Austin

TRUCKING PEOPLE

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 28,413 - 40,467

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TRUCKING PEOPLE in Austin, TX is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver for a 12-month contract. You will operate autonomous vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance while collecting critical data during real-world testing.

The ideal candidate possesses strong driving skills and exceptional situational awareness, with a clean driving record and experience in varying environments. Full-time hours and a competitive pay rate of $25.00 per hour are offered.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years holding a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Clean driving record with no DUI, drug-related, or alcohol-related offenses within the past 5 years.
Strong knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Operate autonomous vehicles safely and in compliance with all traffic laws.
Collect critical data on vehicle performance and environmental conditions.
Monitor autonomous driving systems during real-world testing.

Skills

Strong driving skills

Exceptional situational awareness

Knowledge of local traffic laws

Excellent communication skills

High attention to detail

Job description

Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver

Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour
Work Environment: In-Person
Contract End Date: June 29, 2026

Join the Future of Transportation

HireArt is seeking attentive, safety-focused, and detail-oriented professionals to join our client’s autonomous vehicle testing program as an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in advancing cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology while helping maintain the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

If you have strong driving skills, exceptional situational awareness, and an interest in emerging technologies, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Operate autonomous vehicles safely and in compliance with all traffic laws
Collect critical data on vehicle performance and environmental conditions
Monitor autonomous driving systems during real-world testing
Remain alert and prepared to respond to unexpected driving situations
Conduct daily vehicle inspections and readiness checks
Complete detailed reports to support ongoing technology development
Collaborate with engineers, operations leaders, and riders by providing feedback and observations
Help ensure the safety of all road users during testing operations

Available Schedules

Tuesday – Saturday

40 hours per week (8-hour shifts)

AM Shift Options:

5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
5:30 AM – 2:00 PM
6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

PM Shift Options:

3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
4:00 PM – 12:30 AM

Friday – Monday

40 hours per week (10-hour shifts)

AM Shift:

4:30 AM – 3:00 PM

PM Shift:

2:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Note: New hires will begin on either the 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM shift or the 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM shift, based on hiring needs.

Qualifications

Required

Minimum of 3 years holding a valid U.S. driver’s license
Clean driving record with no DUI, drug-related, or alcohol-related offenses within the past 5 years
Strong knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail and sense of responsibility
Ability to remain focused and distraction-free for extended periods
Willingness to work in varying weather conditions and on different road types

Preferred