Part-Time Driver - Sign on Bonus

truckingpeople; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

truckingpeople in Grand Rapids, MN, is seeking an experienced driver to monitor autonomous vehicles during live passenger service. Your background in rideshare or delivery will help you stay alert, manage real-time scenarios, and take control if needed.

You will work part-time, with evening and weekend shifts, in a safety-focused role requiring strong road awareness and quick decision-making. The job is in-person in Grand Rapids, MN.

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• 5+ years of driving experience (rideshare or delivery platforms strongly preferred).
• Experience with Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Uber Eats, or similar driver apps required.
• Clean driving record.
• Strong awareness and ability to respond quickly to changing road conditions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor autonomous vehicle behavior in real time during passenger service.
• Stay alert and ready to take control of the vehicle when needed.
• Navigate real-world traffic conditions with strong situational awareness.
• Log incidents and vehicle behavior accurately using mobile tools.
• Provide a professional, safe experience for riders.
• Communicate clearly with operations and engineering teams.
• Maintain focus in a safety-critical, fast-moving environment.

Skills

5+ years driving

Rideshare experience

Uber/Lyft/DoorDash

Job description

Overview

This role is ideal for experienced drivers from rideshare or delivery platforms (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.) who are used to navigating real-world conditions, managing passengers, and staying alert in dynamic environments.

This is not traditional driving. You will monitor autonomous vehicles during live service, remain ready to take control if needed, and ensure a safe, smooth experience for riders.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor autonomous vehicle behavior in real time during passenger service
• Stay alert and ready to take control of the vehicle when needed
• Navigate real-world traffic conditions with strong situational awareness
• Log incidents and vehicle behavior accurately using mobile tools
• Provide a professional, safe experience for riders
• Communicate clearly with operations and engineering teams
• Maintain focus in a safety-critical, fast-moving environment

Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• 5+ years of driving experience (rideshare or delivery platforms strongly preferred)
• Experience with Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Uber Eats, or similar driver apps required
• Clean driving record
• Strong awareness and ability to respond quickly to changing road conditions
• Comfortable using navigation apps, smartphones, and driver platforms
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-focused

Schedule

• Part-time (10-30 hours per week)
• Flexible shifts available:
  • Tuesday-Friday:
    • 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM OR 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Saturday:
    • 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM OR 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Sunday:
    • 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• Evening and weekend availability required

Pay & Details

• $20.00 per hour with a $500 Sign-On Bonus
• Contract role (through May 25, 2026)
• In-person role (Grand Rapids, MN)
• Training and in-vehicle certification required before start

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Experience handling passengers and real-time route changes
• Ability to stay focused for extended periods
• Calm under pressure and quick decision-making
• Comfortable working with new technology and systems