Class A Safety Driver

About the company

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. Kodiak delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test, and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

About the role

We are looking for experienced commercial drivers to join our Midland/Odessa operations to help us deploy our autonomous technology. Our Midland/Odessa Operations team is on the cutting edge of working with our partners to improve and integrate our technology in real-world conditions.

Requirements

• Class A CDL License with clean driving record
• Minimum of 3+ years of verifiable current Class A experience
• Must have (or be willing to get) doubles and triples endorsements
• Ability to pass a background check and practical road test
• Pass drug test, MVR, and have a current DOT physical
• Light computer skills required (training provided)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Safety-minded
• Willing and able to work flexible shifts & schedules including nights
• Requires frequent sitting and driving

Benefits

• $39/hr with a 4 on 4 off schedule
• 100% local driving
• Double time for holiday pay
• Two weeks paid vacation plus one week paid sick time, available your first year
• Cell phone subsidy
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
• 90% of monthly healthcare premiums paid for employee and 75% paid for dependents
• 401k plan
• Work with an experienced and agile team to revolutionize transportation
• Clean, newer vehicles
• Snacks and drinks provided
• Driver Referral Bonus Plan: $3,000 per hired referral

Pay

$39 per hour

Schedule

4 days on, 4 days off (flexible shifts including nights)

Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny, including verification of residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process.