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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Ongoing contract, Long term contract, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift

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