Safety Driver

Ascent Placement Partners; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Placement Partners in Austin, TX is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver to support testing of self-driving vehicles on public roads. This full-time 1-year contract role focuses on safety, alertness, and precise driving as experienced drivers help monitor vehicle performance.

You will operate autonomous vehicles, communicate with engineers, and document observations to help improve autonomous technology and safety protocols. A strong safety record is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to stay focused for extended periods.
• Willingness to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating autonomous vehicles on public roads while monitoring system performance
• Remaining alert and ready to take control if needed to ensure safe driving conditions
• Observing vehicle behavior and collecting real-world data to support engineering improvements
• Conducting daily pre-drive safety checks and preparing vehicles for testing
• Communicating professionally with riders, engineers, and operations teams
• Documenting driving sessions and submitting detailed reports on vehicle performance
• Staying aware of surrounding drivers, pedestrians, and unexpected road conditions

Skills

Safe driving

Alertness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Observation skills

Passion for tech

Job description

Job Description

Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver

Austin, TX | Full-Time | $25/hr | 1-Year Contract

Turn Your Rideshare Driving Experience Into the Future of Transportation

If you’ve spent time behind the wheel driving for Uber or Lyft, you already understand what it takes to stay alert, navigate busy roads, and safely transport passengers. Now imagine using those same skills to help test and improve self-driving technology that could transform the way people move through cities.

We’re partnering with a leading autonomous vehicle company that is looking for experienced, safety-minded drivers to join their team as Autonomous Vehicle Safety Drivers. Instead of picking up passengers, you’ll help monitor and support next-generation self-driving vehicles while they operate on real roads.

If you’re a professional driver who takes pride in safety, awareness, and great driving habits, this is a unique opportunity to turn your experience into a role at the forefront of transportation innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safe and successful testing of self-driving vehicles while helping engineers improve the technology that will shape the future of mobility.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating autonomous vehicles on public roads while monitoring system performance
• Remaining alert and ready to take control if needed to ensure safe driving conditions
• Observing vehicle behavior and collecting real-world data to support engineering improvements
• Conducting daily pre-drive safety checks and preparing vehicles for testing
• Communicating professionally with riders, engineers, and operations teams
• Documenting driving sessions and submitting detailed reports on vehicle performance
• Staying aware of surrounding drivers, pedestrians, and unexpected road conditions

Available Shifts

Choose the schedule that fits you best:

• Available Schedules: Tuesday - Saturday (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week)
  Friday - Monday (10 hours per day, 40 hours per week)
• Available Shifts: AM Shift Options: 4:30 am - 3:00 pm (Friday - Monday ONLY)
  5:00 am - 1:30 pm
  5:30 am - 2:00 pm
  6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  6:30 am - 3:00 pm
  PM Shift Options: 2:30 pm - 1:00 am (Friday - Monday ONLY)
  3:30 pm - 12:00 am
  4:00 pm - 12:30 am

Compensation & Assignment Details

• Pay: $25 per hour
• Schedule: Full-time (30+ hours per week)
• Assignment Length: 1-Year Contract

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong, safe driving record and excellent driving instincts
• Highly attentive with the ability to stay focused for extended periods
• Calm and decisive in unpredictable traffic situations
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Passion for technology and innovation

Why This Role Is Unique

This isn’t just another driving job. You’ll be contributing to the development of autonomous technology that could transform transportation worldwide. Every mile you drive helps engineers improve systems that will one day power safer, smarter cities. If you're excited about technology, enjoy driving, and want to be part of the future of mobility — we’d love to hear from you!

Company Description

Ascent Placement Partners is a leadership focused staffing firm dedicated to helping organizations reach the peak of excellence by identifying the leaders who make the difference. We believe that every successful organization has a defining leader, the one who completes the climb, elevates performance, and unlocks the next level of growth.
Our approach goes beyond filling roles. We take the time to understand each company’s vision, culture, and challenges to identify leaders who align strategically and inspire meaningful impact. By combining deep market insight with a consultative, relationship driven process, we connect organizations with proven talent capable of driving sustainable success.

Ascent Placement Partners is a leadership focused staffing firm dedicated to helping organizations reach the peak of excellence by identifying the leaders who