Safety Driver – Austin, TX - Onsite

Sivadconsulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Sivadconsulting seeks a Safety Driver for on-site work in Austin, TX. This full-time 12-month contract involves operating autonomous vehicles to collect critical data while upholding the highest safety standards.

Schedule options include Tuesday–Saturday or Friday–Monday with 8–10 hour shifts. Candidates must have at least 3 years of driving history, knowledge of local traffic laws, excellent communication, and the ability to handle varied weather and road conditions.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid US driver’s license (min. 3 years).
• Good knowledge of local traffic regulations and safe driving practices.
• Clear and professional communication with riders, engineers and operations.
• Willingness to operate in varied weather and road conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate autonomous vehicles safely and in accordance with traffic laws to collect data on system performance.
• Interact professionally with riders, engineers, and operations leaders to provide feedback.
• Monitor vehicle performance and conduct in-field testing to ensure safety.
• Prepare vehicles daily for field operations, including safety checks and system readiness.
• Submit detailed reports to support system advancements and operational improvements.

Skills

Valid US driving license

Local traffic regulations knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Defensive driving awareness

Job description

Safety Driver - Austin, TX - Onsite

• Hourly Rate - 25.00 USD Per Hour
• Full-time (usually 30+ hours/week)
• 12-month contract

Job description

Seeking an attentive and detail-oriented driver to join our client's team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of autonomous vehicle testing, contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge technology while ensuring the highest safety standards. This position is ideal for those with excellent driving skills, a passion for innovation, and an ability to act swiftly and safely in potentially adverse driving situations.

Available Schedules

• Tuesday - Saturday (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week)
• Friday - Monday (10 hours per day, 40 hours per week)

AM Shift Options

• 4:30 am - 3:00 pm (Friday - Monday)
• 5:00 am - 1:30 pm (Tuesday - Saturday)
• 5:30 am - 2:00 pm (Tuesday - Saturday)
• 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (Tuesday - Saturday)

PM Shift Options

• 2:30 pm - 1:00 am (Friday - Monday)
• 3:30 pm - 12:00 am (Tuesday - Saturday
• 4:00 pm - 12:30 am (Tuesday - Saturday)

Key Responsibilities

• Operate autonomous vehicles safely and lawfully to collect critical data on system performance and environmental factors
• Interact professionally with riders, engineers, and company operations leaders to provide feedback and insights.
• Monitor vehicle performance and conduct in-field testing to ensure operational safety.
• Prepare vehicles daily for in-field operations, including safety checks and system readiness.
• Submit detailed reports to support system advancements and operational improvements.
• Be prepared for the actions of other drivers and pedestrians as well as for unexpected events.
• Be alert and distraction-free while in vehicles.

Ideal candidate profile

It will be an advantage if: Knowledge of the technical aspects of vehicles and control systems. Experience working with autonomous vehicles. Safe driving courses, motorsport experience, defensive driving skills

Daily tasks

• Collect data on the autonomous driving system and environment by operating the vehicle safely and lawfully.
• Interact daily with riders and company operations leaders.
• Ensure safety through in-field testing.
• Monitor the technical condition of the vehicle through in-field testing.
• Complete daily preparation of the vehicle for in-field operations.
• Complete daily reports for the advancement of our technologies.

Required skills

• Have at least 3 years of a valid US driving license
• Have excellent knowledge of local traffic regulations
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a willingness to work in various weather conditions and on different types of roads.
• Have a high level of responsibility and attention to detail.
• Have a clean driving record, free of DUI, drug and/or alcohol related offenses within the last 5 years.

Work schedule

All new hires will start on the shift they were hired. It will either be 6 am-2:30 pm or 2:30 pm- 11:00 pm.

Interview process

1st interview on Thursdays, 2nd Interview on following Tuesday