Safety Driver

About the role

We are looking for experienced commercial drivers to join our Lancaster operations as Assisted Autonomy Drivers to help us deploy our autonomous technology. Our team is on the cutting edge of working with our partners to improve and integrate our technology in real world conditions. Assisted Autonomy allows a trained CDL driver to remotely control a self-driving truck in certain low-speed situations-like tight yards or complex drop-off areas-where a human touch is helpful. It blends remote support with onboard autonomy to create a solution that enables safety and flexibility. All Assisted Autonomy drivers must be experienced and fully licensed, and operate a remote assistance station with intuitive controls including a steering wheel, pedals and brakes to provide guidance to the Kodiak Driver.

Responsibilities

• Operate a remote assistance station with intuitive controls including a steering wheel, pedals and brakes to provide guidance to the Kodiak Driver.
• Ensure the safety of the vehicle and crew during assisted autonomy operations.
• Communicate effectively with the Kodiak Driver and other team members via the remote assistance station.
• Pass drug test, MVR and have a current DOT physical.
• Be comfortable working with computers and willing to be flexible with growing responsibilities over time.

Requirements

• Class A CDL License with clean driving record
• A minimum of 3+ years of verifiable and recent Class A experience
• Ability to pass a background check and practical road test
• Pass drug test, MVR and have a current DOT physical
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Safety Minded
• Willing and able to work flexible shifts & schedules including nights, weekends and holidays
• Requires frequent sitting and driving
• Be able to understand and execute complex testing requirements under test specialist coordination

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with computers, willing to be flexible with growing responsibilities over time, a growth mindset
• Passion for being a part of the future of transportation

Skills

• Experience operating a Class A CDL
• Experience with remote assistance systems
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability

Benefits

• $34/hr base pay with a 4 day on / 3 day off schedule
• Local work only
• 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 & vision plans
• 90% of monthly healthcare premiums paid for employee and 75% paid for dependents
• 401k plan
• Clean, newer vehicles
• Snacks and Drinks provided
• Driver Referral Bonus Plan: $3k per hired referral

Pay

• $34/hr base pay with a 4 day on / 3 day off schedule

Schedule

• 4 day on / 3 day off schedule