Class A Safety Driver

Kodiak; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Kodiak in San Francisco is seeking experienced commercial semi-truck drivers to operate self-driving trucks and provide vital feedback to the engineering team. The role requires a valid Class A CDL and at least 3 years of driving experience.

This full-time position offers $55/hour plus bonuses, equity, and benefits. Candidates must have flexibility for varied shifts and meet all DOT requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial driving experience with a clean driving record.
• Flexibility to regularly work day, night, and/or weekend shifts.
• Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate our self-driving semi trucks on public roads.
• Complete driving reports and tests to provide essential feedback to the engineering team.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Clean driving record

Flexibility for shifts

Flexibility for shifts

Meeting all DOT requirements

Local candidates preferred

Education

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

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 semi‑truck drivers to help us test our autonomous technology. Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA.

The hourly pay for this full‑time position in California is $55.00/hour + bonus + equity + benefits. Actual starting pay will be based on job‑related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.

Pay and Benefits

Base pay is $55/hour. Compensation may also include equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Operate our self‑driving semi trucks on public roads.
• Complete driving reports and tests in order to provide essential feedback to the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• 3+ years of commercial driving experience with a clean driving record.
• Flexibility to regularly work day, night, and/or weekend shifts.
• Travel is required.
• Meet all DOT requirements.
• No criminal history.
• Local candidates preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.