Autonomous Vehicle Driver

About the role

HireArt is seeking attentive and detail-oriented drivers to join their client's team of Autonomous Vehicle Drivers. The role involves testing cutting-edge technology while maintaining the highest safety standards.

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.
• Maintain 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional driving experience OR 4+ years of full-time, high volume, rideshare driving experience
• Tech-savvy and familiar with relevant software/apps such as: Workplace communication tools, GPS apps, etc.
• A valid US driving license for the last 3+ years
• Clean driving record with no DUIs, drug, and/or alcohol-related offenses within the last 5 years
• Able to anticipate hazardous situations and act quickly and safely, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others when operating a motor vehicle
• Comfortable driving in various weather conditions and on different types of roads
• Thorough knowledge of local traffic regulations
• Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail
• Takes ownership with a high level of responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional driving experience OR 6+ years of full-time, high volume, rideshare driving experience
• Certification from safe driving or defensive driving courses
• Additional courses in Safety Driving or Defensive Driving

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) Subsidized Healthcare Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Pay

Compensation: 25.00 USD Per Hour

Schedule

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), 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)

Contact Information

This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates local to the Austin, TX area. HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas.