Driver & Field Logistics Associate (Contract)

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Bi-weekly pay

Project-based work

Snacks & team lunches

Job summary

Treeswift in San Francisco is seeking a Driver & Field Logistics Associate to ensure our hardware and teams reach project sites safely and on schedule. You will drive between South San Francisco storage and the Telegraph Hill office, supporting California operations with reliability and a strong safety focus.

You will coordinate with operations, execute courier runs, and maintain professional driving standards while adhering to regulations.

Qualifications

• Based in the San Francisco area.
• Valid Driver’s License and a safe driving record.
• Professional driving or courier experience.
• Owns a truck or minivan suitable for transporting equipment.
• Comfort navigating and driving throughout California, esp. SF routes.
• Reliable, punctual and supportive to field teams.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport Treeswift's hardware, equipment, and field teams to project sites across the region.
• Execute daily courier runs between South San Francisco storage and the Telegraph Hill office.
• Coordinate scheduling, pickup/drop-off requirements, and real-time navigation updates with field teams.
• Maintain professional driving standards and safety compliance per local regulations and company policies.

Skills

Driver experience

Courier experience

Safety compliance

Local Bay Area knowledge

Reliability

Route planning

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

About Treeswift

In the face of rising threats, increasing pressure on affordability, and unprecedented demand for power, Treeswift empowers energy companies to modernize their field work to meet the growth and challenges ahead.

We build physical AI for the field worker: whether on foot or in a vehicle, our technology is an ironman suit for engineers, linemen, and vegetation crews: same worker, same boots on the ground, now operating at 10x productivity. Our platform is powered by cutting edge hardware, sensors (LiDAR, camera, etc…), AI and software designed to revolutionize work in the toughest environments.

Since our first pilot with a utility in June 2024, we've grown fast, now working with three of the five largest utilities in the US. To date, our technology has enabled our customers to reduce wildfire risk, regulatory and outage risk from vegetation, avoid delays and cost overruns in new construction, and accelerate recovery from severe storms.

To tackle this challenge, we are bringing together a team of mission-driven experts with deep industry experience in robotics (Penn, Caltech, CMU) and enterprise software development (Palantir, Stripe, Oracle, MongoDB). We have raised funding from leading investors including Penny Pritzker’s Inspired Capital.

We are headquartered in midtown Manhattan, with additional offices in San Francisco and Philadelphia.

Our growth is only accelerating. We’re looking for deeply curious and highly ambitious people who want to have a real world impact. Come build the future of (field) work with us.

The Position:

As a Driver & Field Logistics Associate at Treeswift, you’ll be the critical link in our field operations, ensuring our cutting-edge hardware and teams get exactly where they need to be, right when they need to be there. You’ll be responsible for safely operating your vehicle to support our mission-critical client tasks, playing a direct role in keeping our infrastructure-monitoring projects running smoothly. Whether you're navigating the route between our storage spaces in South San Francisco and our Telegraph Hill office in San Francisco or supporting wider California-based operations, your reliability and focus on safety will keep our teams performing at their best. This is a high-impact, mobile role where your work directly enables the success of our most important field deployments.

What You'll Do:

• Safely transport Treeswift's specialized hardware, equipment, and field teams to project sites across the region, ensuring all items arrive secure and on schedule.

• Execute daily courier runs between our storage spaces in South San Francisco and our Telegraph Hill office in San Francisco to ensure timely delivery and operational efficiency for our field teams.

• Collaborate closely with our operations and field teams to coordinate scheduling, pickup/drop-off requirements, and real-time navigation updates based on field needs.

• Maintain a high standard of professional driving and safety compliance, adhering to all local regulations and company safety protocols while in the field.

Who You Are:

• Based in the San Francisco area.

• You have a valid Driver’s License and a safe driving record.

• You have professional driving or courier experience (rideshare experience welcome!)

• You have access to your own truck or minivan suitable for transporting equipment.

• You are comfortable navigating and driving throughout California, with a specific focus on regular runs between South San Francisco and San Francisco.

• You are reliable, punctual, and take pride in providing seamless support to our field teams.

Bonus Points For:

• Familiarity with local Bay Area geography and efficient routing between South San Francisco and San Francisco.

• Experience with routine vehicle maintenance or basic fleet care.

• Previous experience in a logistics-heavy, field operations, or fast-paced startup environment.

• Ability to handle, secure, and transport sensitive, high-value technical equipment with care.

What we offer:

• A pay rate of $30 per hour with opportunity for overtime.

• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard rate

• Bi-weekly pay scheduled

• Project-based work, with steady volume for the rest of the year

• Snacks, goodies, and team lunches provided twice a week to keep you fueled and connected with your colleagues.

What We Value:

• Mission first: We focus on working towards the best outcomes for the customer and the business.

• Curiosity: We are constantly learning—from each other and from our customers. We aren’t afraid to learn we were wrong and adapt our approach accordingly.

• Owners mindset: If you see an opportunity for improvement, run with it. We believe that good ideas can come from anywhere.

The estimated base salary range for this role is $30 dollars per hour. Final compensation is determined by skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and does not include the value of any bonuses, benefits, or long-term incentives. This range is disclosed in compliance with the New York City Human Rights Law and applies to NYC-based roles. Compensation may vary for candidates located outside of New York City.

Treeswift is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We're committed to an inclusive hiring process. If you need any accommodations along the way, please let us know and we'll make it work.

Treeswift is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, whether it be alternate forms of material, accessible meeting rooms, etc., please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.