Job Description

Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver / Test Vehicle Operator

Location: Dallas, TX

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours Weekly

Contract: Long-Term Ongoing Contract

Work Environment: On-Site

Join the Future of Autonomous Driving

AVride, in partnership with HireArt and Uber, is hiring professional Safety Drivers to support real-world autonomous vehicle testing and live passenger ride operations in Dallas, TX.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced drivers looking to enter the rapidly growing self-driving vehicle industry and work with cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor autonomous vehicles on public roads
• Remain alert and ready to take vehicle control when necessary
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and safety checks
• Monitor vehicle system performance and road conditions
• Submit detailed operational and safety reports
• Communicate professionally with engineers, riders, and operations teams
• Practice defensive driving and hazard anticipation at all times

Required Qualifications

• Must be 25 years of age or older
• Valid U.S. driver’s license held continuously for 3+ years
• Clean driving record with no DUIs or major violations
• 3+ years of professional driving experience OR 4+ years of full-time rideshare driving
• Active Uber Driver account in good standing
• Strong knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving
• Comfortable driving in traffic, highways, night shifts, and changing weather conditions
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using GPS, routing, and communication apps
• Authorized to work in the United States (No visa sponsorship available)

Preferred Backgrounds

Strong fit for candidates with experience in:

• Uber / Lyft
• Delivery driving
• CDL driving
• Fleet operations
• Medical courier services
• Driving instruction
• Autonomous vehicle operations
• Transportation and logistics

Available Shifts

AM Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

PM Shift: 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Multiple schedules available, including weekends. Schedule flexibility is required.

Interview Process

Step 1: Recruiter Screening

Candidates must submit:

• Resume with driving experience
• Proof of driver’s license history
• Uber account screenshot
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review

Step 2: Onsite Driving Evaluation

45-minute DMV-style driving assessment including:

• City and highway driving
• Traffic law compliance
• Defensive driving evaluation
• Safety awareness testing
• Emergency hard-stop maneuver

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and disability insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits

Why Join AVride?

• Work with advanced self-driving vehicle technology
• Gain hands-on autonomous vehicle testing experience
• Support live autonomous ride operations partnered with Uber
• Join a fast-growing industry with long-term career potential
• Work alongside engineers and operations teams shaping the future of transportation