$25/hr - Professional Safety Driver - Autonomous Vehicles

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About the Role

Our client is hiring a Safety Driver to support autonomous vehicle testing in Dallas, Texas. In this role, you will operate test vehicles in real-world conditions, monitor performance, complete daily readiness checks, and help capture feedback that supports safe and effective system improvement.

This is a full-time, in-person contract role for someone who is highly attentive, calm under pressure, and committed to safe driving practices. You will work closely with riders, engineers, and operations leaders, and your observations and reports will help create a direct feedback loop between on-road testing and ongoing program improvements.

Core Attributes

Safety Mindset: You stay alert, follow procedures, and prioritize safe decision-making in every driving situation.
Situational Awareness: You quickly recognize changing road, pedestrian, and traffic conditions and respond appropriately.
Professional Judgment: You remain calm in unexpected situations and make lawful, responsible decisions under pressure.
Attention to Detail: You notice small changes in vehicle behavior, surroundings, and operational conditions that others may miss.
Technical Comfort: You are comfortable using workplace communication tools, navigation apps, and reporting systems.
Clear Communication: You can share accurate observations with riders, engineers, and operations partners in a professional way.
Ownership: You take responsibility for vehicle readiness, reporting quality, and day-to-day operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate autonomous vehicles safely and lawfully during on-road testing activities.

• Collect operational observations and support data capture related to vehicle performance and environmental conditions.

• Monitor vehicle behavior during in-field testing to help maintain safe operations.

• Conduct daily pre-drive readiness checks and confirm vehicles are prepared for deployment.

• Submit detailed reports to support system improvements and operational follow-up.

• Interact professionally with riders, engineers, and operations leaders during testing activities.

• Remain distraction-free and highly alert while in the vehicle.

• Anticipate hazards involving other drivers, pedestrians, roadway conditions, and unexpected events.

• Drive in a variety of weather conditions and across different road types as needed.

• Follow local traffic laws and testing procedures at all times.

Qualifications for Success

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional driving experience, or 4+ years of full-time, high-volume rideshare driving experience

• Valid US driver’s license held for the last 3+ years

• Must be 25 years of age or older

• Clean driving record with no DUIs, drug-related offenses, and/or alcohol-related offenses within the last 5 years

• Strong ability to anticipate hazardous situations and respond quickly and safely

• Comfortable driving in various weather conditions and on different road types

• Thorough knowledge of local traffic regulations

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

• Comfortable with workplace communication tools such as Slack, Google Chat, or Teams

• Comfortable with GPS, routing, and navigation apps

• High level of responsibility and ownership

• If you have an Uber Driver account, it must be in good standing with no deactivations or unresolved issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of professional driving experience, or 6+ years of full-time, high-volume rideshare driving experience

• Safe driving or defensive driving certification

• Additional coursework in safety driving or defensive driving

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $25.00 USD per hour
Benefits:

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Subsidized healthcare benefits through the staffing partner

• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs

• Short-term disability coverage

• Long-term disability coverage

• Life insurance

• 401(k)

Working Environment

Work Environment: In-person
Location: Dallas, TX
Schedule: Multiple shifts and schedules available
Available Shifts:

• AM: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

• PM: 4:30 PM - 1:00 AM

Available Schedules:

• Monday - Friday

• Tuesday - Saturday

• Wednesday - Sunday

• Thursday - Monday

• Friday - Tuesday

• Saturday - Wednesday

• Assignment Length: 1 year contract

About Our Client

Our client develops autonomous vehicle and delivery robot technology. According to its website, the company builds autonomous cars and delivery robots using shared technology adapted across both platforms. The company states that it operates in complex urban environments and uses real-world testing alongside simulation to train and validate its systems. Its website also notes that it has launched an autonomous taxi service in Dallas and continues to expand real-world mobility and delivery applications.

Our Commitment to You

Ami Arroyo Recruiting is a specialized recruiting partner focused on autonomous vehicles and physical AI. We support the operational ecosystem that makes this technology real—vehicle operations, safety, fleet and field teams, technicians and mechanics, learning and development, customer support, and the behind-the-scenes HR and operations roles that keep programs running. We connect talented people with high-impact work—and we keep the process human, clear, and candidate-centered.
Help bring safe autonomous vehicle testing to the streets by joining a team where your judgment behind the wheel truly matters!

Equal Opportunity and Work Eligibility

We embrace diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to protected status. While we are not able to sponsor visas at this time, we welcome every candidate eligible to work in the United States to connect with us.