Local Vehicle Test Driver (Autonomous)

truckingpeople; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

TruckingPeople in Dallas, TX seeks a Safety Driver / Test Vehicle Operator to operate and monitor autonomous vehicles during real-world testing. The role is full-time with 40 hours per week and a PM shift option.

Base pay is $25/hour with PM shift at $27/hour for the first 90 days, plus an additional $2/hour PM shift incentive and overtime. Weekly pay and a long-term contract are available.

Qualifications

• 25+ years old
• Valid U.S. driverb4s license held 3+ years
• Clean driving record
• 3+ years professional driving OR 4+ years full-time rideshare driving
• Active rideshare driver account in good standing
• Strong defensive driving skills
• Comfortable driving in traffic, highways, night conditions, and changing weather
• Comfortable using GPS, navigation, and mobile apps
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor autonomous vehicles
• Maintain safe vehicle operation and take control when necessary
• Perform vehicle safety checks
• Monitor traffic and road conditions
• Document observations and driving events
• Follow traffic laws, safety procedures, and instructions
• Communicate with operations and engineering teams

Skills

Driving experience

Defensive driving

GPS navigation

Rideshare experience

Tools

GPS apps

Job description

Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver / Test Vehicle Operator

Dallas, TX | $25/hour | PM Shift: $27/hour with incentive | Full-Time | Long-Term Contract

We’re hiring Safety Drivers / Test Vehicle Operators to operate and monitor autonomous vehicles during real-world testing.

Pay & Schedule

• $25/hour base pay

• PM Shift: $27/hour during first 90 days for qualifying hires

• Additional $2/hour PM shift incentive, including overtime

• Full-time | 40 hours/week

• AM: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

• PM: 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM

• Multiple schedules available, including weekends

• Long-term ongoing contract

• Weekly pay

Requirements

• 25+ years old

• Valid U.S. driver's license held continuously for 3+ years

• Clean driving record

• 3+ years professional driving experience OR 4+ years full-time rideshare driving

• Active rideshare driver account in good standing

• Strong defensive driving skills

• Comfortable driving in traffic, highways, night conditions, and changing weather

• Comfortable using GPS, navigation, and mobile apps

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Great Fit For:

Professional Drivers | Rideshare Drivers | Delivery Drivers | CDL Drivers | Fleet Drivers | Courier Drivers | Transportation Drivers | Medical Couriers | Driving Instructors

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor autonomous vehicles

• Maintain safe vehicle operation and take control when necessary

• Perform vehicle safety checks

• Monitor traffic and road conditions

• Document observations and driving events

• Follow traffic laws, safety procedures, and instructions

• Communicate with operations and engineering teams

Interview

The hiring process includes a practical driving assessment.

No autonomous vehicle experience required. Training provided.