Trucking People - Now Hiring!

High-Performance Driver (Safety & Defensive Driving)

Trucking People - Now Hiring!  •  $25 - $27/hr  •  Dallas, TX (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver / Vehicle Operator – Dallas, TX

Put your professional driving experience to work in autonomous vehicles.

We’re hiring Safety Drivers / Vehicle Operators in the Dallas area to support the testing and development of autonomous vehicles and self-driving technology.

This is a great opportunity for experienced professional drivers who want to work with cutting-edge vehicle technology and gain hands-on experience in the rapidly growing autonomous vehicle industry.

What You'll Do:

  • Operate and monitor autonomous vehicles during real-world testing and passenger rides
  • Drive safely on Dallas-area roads and highways
  • Stay alert and ready to take control when necessary
  • Monitor traffic, pedestrians, and surrounding vehicles
  • Practice defensive driving and follow traffic laws
  • Perform daily vehicle safety checks
  • Support data collection and document driving events
  • Provide feedback to engineering and operations teams
  • Use GPS, navigation apps, Uber, and other mobile technology
  • Perform basic vehicle/software checks and follow operating procedures

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years of continuous U.S. driving license history
  • 3+ years of professional/high-frequency driving experience; 4+ years preferred
  • Clean driving record
  • No DUI, drug, or alcohol-related offenses within the past 5 years
  • Strong vehicle-control and defensive-driving skills
  • Thorough knowledge of local traffic regulations
  • Comfortable driving in different weather conditions and on different types of roads
  • Able to anticipate hazards and react safely to unexpected situations
  • Strong communication and attention to detail
  • Comfortable using GPS, smartphones, and mobile apps
  • Able to pass a background check and drug screening
  • Must be 25+ years old

Great fit for: Professional Drivers, Delivery Drivers, Route Drivers, Rideshare Drivers, Fleet Drivers, Company Drivers, Driving Instructors, Autonomous Vehicle Operators, and Motorsports Drivers.

Why Join?

  • $25/hour
  • Full-time, 40 hours/week
  • 1-year ongoing W2 contract
  • Paid training
  • Weekly hiring classes
  • Multiple schedules available
  • Opportunity to work directly with autonomous vehicle technology
  • Growing operation expanding in Dallas

Schedule

AM: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

PM: 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Available schedules include Monday–Friday, Tuesday–Saturday, Wednesday–Sunday, Thursday–Monday, Friday–Tuesday, Saturday–Wednesday, or Sunday–Thursday.

You must be able to commit to one consistent shift/schedule.

The hiring process includes a DMV-style city/highway driving assessment focused on safe vehicle control, defensive driving, traffic laws, stops, turns, lane changes, blind-spot checks, and situational awareness. An obstacle-course maneuver with a controlled hard stop is also included.

Apply today.

Trucking People - Now Hiring!

About Trucking People - Now Hiring!

Trucking People is a collective of transportation industry professionals representing a variety of expertise, all of whom bear one single mission- to provide companies with the best talent for their transportation operations. From recruiting and HR to executive leadership and commercial drivers, our team has the background and experience neccessary to clearly identify, qualify, and secure the talent needed to ensure the success of our clients operations.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Year Founded
2017
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