Class A CDL Driver

Kodiak; Odessa, Kermit (TX, TX); On-site; USD 44,324 - 63,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$39/hr pay

100% local driving

Two weeks paid vacation

Cell phone subsidy

Health premiums for employee and dependents

401k plan

Snacks and Drinks provided

Driver Referral Bonus Plan

Job summary

Kodiak in Odessa, Texas is looking for experienced commercial drivers to join our operations. You will leverage our autonomous technology to deliver freight locally, with a pay rate of $39/hr and a unique 5 on 5 off work schedule.

Requirements include a Class A CDL License, 3+ years of driving experience, and a commitment to safety. Benefits include holiday pay, paid vacation, healthcare, and a 401k plan. Join us in revolutionizing transportation!

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A CDL License with a clean driving record.
• Willing to obtain doubles and triples endorsements if not already held.
• Must pass drug test, MVR, and have current DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver freight using autonomous technology.
• Work with team to improve technology in real-world conditions.

Skills

3+ years of verifiable Class A experience

Ability to pass background checks

Light computer skills

Safety minded

Flexibility to work different shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

We are looking for experienced commercial drivers to join our Midland/Odessa operations to help us deploy our autonomous technology. Our Midland/Odessa Operations team is on the cutting edge of working with our partners to improve and integrate our technology in real world conditions.

What you’ll bring:

• Class A CDL License with clean driving record
• A min. of 3+ years of verifiable current Class A experience
• Must have (or be willing to get) doubles and triples endorsements
• Ability to pass a background check and practical road test
• Pass drug test, MVR and have a current DOT physical
• Light computer skills required, we will train you
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Safety minded
• Willing and able to work flexible shifts & schedules including nights
• Requires frequent sitting and driving

What we offer:

• $39/hr with a 5 on 5 off schedule
• 100% local driving
• Double time for holiday pay
• Two weeks paid vacation plus one week paid sick time, available your first year
• Cell phone subsidy
• 90% of monthly healthcare premiums paid for employee and 75% paid for dependents
• 401k plan
• Work with an experienced and agile team to revolutionize transportation.
• Clean, newer vehicles
• Snacks and Drinks provided
• Driver Referral Bonus Plan, $3k per hired referral
• And much more!

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.