Class A Safety Driver

Kodiak; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $37/hr

Local work only

Holiday pay double time

Paid vacation and sick leave

Cell phone subsidy

Medical, dental & vision plans

Healthcare premium support

401k plan

Snacks and drinks provided

Driver referral bonus: $3k

Job summary

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking experienced commercial drivers to join our Lancaster operations to deploy our autonomous technology. Local Texas-based role requiring valid Class A CDL and a clean driving record.

We offer competitive pay at $37/hr, a 5-day on / 2-day off schedule, and robust benefits including healthcare, 401k, and paid time off. Grow with a safety-minded team focused on safer, smarter transportation.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL with clean driving record.
• Minimum 3+ years of verifiable Class A experience.
• Ability to pass background check and road test.
• Pass drug test, MVR, and have a current DOT physical.
• Willing to work flexible shifts including nights.
• Safe driving record meeting insurance requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles and support deployment of autonomous technology.
• Maintain safety and driving records.
• Comply with DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Participate in shifts, including nights, and adapt to growing responsibilities.

Skills

Class A CDL License

3+ years experience

Background check

DOT physical

Drug test

Night shifts

Safety minded

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Light computer skills

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. Kodiak Robotics has built the best self-driving technology purpose-built for long-haul trucks, industrial and defense applications. Lauded by commercial partners as the safest and most capable autonomous freight and industrial solutions on the market, the Kodiak team is ushering in a new era of transportation. We’re led by many of the self-driving industry’s leading minds, who have built Kodiak’s technology from day one to be deployable and scalable. We are looking for experienced commercial drivers to join our Lancaster operations to help us deploy our autonomous technology. Our Lancaster, Texas Operations team is on the cutting edge of working with our partners to improve and integrate our technology in real world conditions. 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. In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant U.S. national security statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. These statutes may impose limitations on Kodiak's capacity to engage specific individuals in particular roles based on various national security-related criteria. Kodiak will provide sponsorship for eligible candidate’s. Consequently, the eligibility for this position may hinge on Kodiak's verification of a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. In accordance with these statutes, Kodiak may find it necessary to secure a U.S. government export license before disseminating its technologies to specific individuals. Should Kodiak determine that a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate a license, prohibit the candidate from assuming this position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak explicitly retains the right to either assess the candidate for an alternative position unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak's sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate's application. What You'll Bring:

• Class A CDL License with clean driving record
• A min. of 3+ years of verifiable Class A experience
• Ability to pass a background check and practical road test
• Pass drug test, MVR and have a current DOT physical
• Willing and able to work flexible shifts & schedules including nights
• Ability to safely operate company vehicles as an essential function of the position
• Ability to maintain a clean driving record that meets requirements for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy.
• Safety Minded
• Light computer skills required, willing to be flexible with growing responsibilities over time, a growth mindset!
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Requires frequent sitting and driving
• Passion for being a part of the future of transportation!

What We Offer:

• $37/hr with a 5 day on and 2 day off schedule, great pay and great time off
• Local work only
• Double time for holiday pay
• Two weeks paid vacation plus one week paid sick time, available your first year
• Cell phone subsidy
• Excellent medical, dental & vision plans
• 90% of monthly healthcare premiums paid for employee and 75% paid for dependents
• 401k plan
• 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. In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here](https://endorsed.com/local-law-144). By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact [e-mail] with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.