Test Driver (Robot Cars) with Tech Experience

truckingpeople; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided during travel

Per diem

Job summary

truckingpeople in the United States (California) is seeking a Data Collection Driver for a mapping and video recording project. This full-time role runs 1PM–10PM, with 8–10 hour shifts and night driving in some cases. You will operate a company vehicle to collect location data and manage files, ensuring safe operations.

Travel to Bay Area and Los Angeles is required, with lodging and per diem provided. Compensation is $28–$32 per hour, reflecting a stable, full-time contract through Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Commercial driving experience (Uber, Lyft, delivery, courier, or similar).
• Clean driving record (must provide driving history).
• Comfortable with long hours and night driving.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company vehicle safely for 8–10 hours/day (some night driving required).
• Map and record assigned routes according to project instructions.
• Handle and organize collected data securely each shift.
• Monitor progress and provide accurate reporting.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Clean driving record

Job description

Data Collection Driver – $28–$32/hour
Schedule: Full-time, 8–10 hour shifts, 1PM–10PM (includes 25%–50% night driving)

About the Role

We’re hiring professional and dependable drivers to join an innovative AI technology company on a mapping and video recording project. You’ll be driving a company‑provided vehicle to collect location data, manage files, and ensure safe operations.

This is a great opportunity for drivers with rideshare, delivery, or other commercial driving experience who are looking for steady, well‑paid work and the chance to support cutting‑edge autonomous vehicle projects.

What You’ll Do

• Drive a company vehicle safely for 8–10 hours/day (some night driving required)
• Map and record assigned routes according to project instructions
• Handle and organize collected data securely each shift
• Monitor progress and provide accurate reporting
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines

Travel & Training (Required)

• Bay Area (Redwood City): Sept 1 – Oct 1 (lodging + per diem provided)
• Los Angeles: Oct 1 – Dec 1 (lodging + per diem provided)

Qualifications

• Clean driving record (must provide driving history)
• Commercial driving experience (Uber, Lyft, delivery, courier, or similar)
• Comfortable with long hours and night driving
• Dependable, punctual, and professional
• Able to work independently and follow detailed instructions
• Basic digital data/file handling experience a plus
• Familiarity with ADAS or AV technology a plus, not required

Why Join

• Pay: $28–$32 per hour
• Travel expenses, hotel, and per diem covered
• Work with innovative autonomous vehicle technology
• Stable, full‑time contract through Dec 2025