Precision Driver (Defensive Driving Trained)

LOCAL Self-Driving Car Operator (No CDL Required)

Location

Austin, TX (Local Applicants Only)

Assignment Length

12-Month Contract

Schedule & Pay

AM Shift

• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM |
• $20 – $25/hour

PM Shift

• 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
• $24 – $28/hour
• (6am-3pm)→ Friday-Tuesday
• (2pm-11pm)→ Saturday-Wednesday
• (2pm-11pm)→ Monday-Friday
• (2pm-11pm)→ Sunday-Thursday

About the Role

We’re hiring

Self-Driving Car Operators (Safety Drivers)

• to support the testing and development of
• autonomous vehicles
• in Austin, TX. In this role, you’ll operate and monitor self-driving cars, ensure safety on the road, and provide valuable feedback to engineering teams.
• This is a great opportunity to work with
• cutting-edge autonomous driving technology
• that’s shaping the future of mobility —
• no CDL required.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate autonomous vehicles on public roads to collect performance and environmental data.
• Perform daily safety checks and ensure vehicles are ready for operation.
• Monitor vehicle systems in real time and document system behavior.
• Collaborate with engineers, operations teams, and test riders professionally.
• Respond quickly to unexpected events or road hazards.
• Stay focused and maintain high safety standards at all times.

Requirements

• At least
• 3 years of U.S. driving experience
• with a valid driver’s license.
• Clean driving record
• (no DUIs or drug/alcohol offenses in the past 5 years).
• Ability to drive safely under all road and weather conditions.

Familiarity with

• Austin traffic laws and routes.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, reliable, and safety-focused.

Experience in one of the following areas is required

• Autonomous vehicle operation
• Driving instruction
• Motorsports (ATVs, side-by-sides, or dirt bikes)
• App driving (e.g. Grab, Uber, Lyft) experience
• IT/technical troubleshooting experience

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with vehicle or sensor technology.

Certification in

• safe or defensive driving.
• Experience collecting and reporting technical data.
• Additional safety or defensive driving training.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized healthcare coverage.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.

401(k)

retirement plan.

What to Expect in the Interview

You may be asked about

• Your professional driving experience in Austin.
• Familiarity with local traffic laws.
• Experience with autonomous vehicles or motorsports.
• Comfort driving in all weather and road conditions.
• Use of data collection or reporting tools.
• Your approach to maintaining safety and focus behind the wheel.
• Ready to Drive the Future?
• If you’re passionate about
• autonomous technology, vehicle innovation, and safety
• , we want to hear from you.

Apply Now

• The hiring process is
• automated and fast
• — once you complete the

Questionnaire

, you’ll receive an email with the next steps.