Safety Driver Full TimeContract, 4-Day Workweek (Includes Weekends)
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Job Location:
Dallas, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Avride
Avride is a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle company headquartered in Texas with additional global R&D hubs. We develop and operate both autonomous cars and delivery 2017 weve built deep expertise in autonomous systems. Today in partnership with Uber we operate a fleet of robotaxis in Dallas Texas. Our Operations Team of drivers is essential to testing ensuring every mile meets the highest safety standards while working closely with engineering and QA in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.
About the Role
In this role you will operate Avride autonomous vehicles (robotaxis) in the downtown Dallas area using the Uber platform to help ensure passengers have safe and reliable trips. You will be driving Avride autonomous vehicles and will be paid an hourly rate of $25/hour. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) structured as four 10-hour shifts and is based out of our Irving Texas office with driving primarily taking place in downtown Dallas. During your shift you will work closely with remote operators and alternate between manual driving and supervising the vehicle in autonomous addition to driving you will support data collection and testing efforts which may include adjusting hardware uploading software and assisting with basic technical troubleshooting.
This role is employed through our 3rd party employer of record partner and offers weekly pay on Fridays. Employees are eligible for subsidized benefits starting on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment as well a 401(k) plan and paid time off.
Available Schedules:
PM (1:30 PM-12:00 AM)
What Youll Do
- 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.
- Monitor 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.
What Youll Need
- Experience as an autonomous vehicle operator experience driving for an app-based company (Lyft DoorDash etc.) or a combination of professional driving experience and IT/technical experience. Note to Applicants: Please include any driving experience (including Uber/Lyft or similar platforms) on your resume.
- If you have an Uber Driver account it must be in good standing (no deactivations or unresolved issues)
- A valid US driving license for the last 3 years
- Candidates must be at least 25 years old unless you have a grandfathered Uber driver account that was established before turning 25.
- Must have a 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
- Have a thorough knowledge of local traffic regulations
- Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail
- A willingness to work in various weather conditions and comfortable driving on different types of roads
- Takes ownership with a high level of responsibility
- Uber eligibility check drivers check background check and drug test completed prior to start
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of vehicle technology and control systems
- Certification from safe driving or defensive driving courses
- Additional courses in Safety Driving or Defensive Driving
Benefits:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer Subsidized Healthcare Benefits thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
- 401k package
Avride 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.
Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation sponsorship and remote work options are not available.
Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of a job please email .
Required Experience:
IC
