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Gatik AI

Autonomous Truck Test Driver

Chandler, AZ

$27 - $31/hr

Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company ...

Gatik AI

Autonomous Truck Test Driver

Springdale, AR · On-site

$27 - $31/hr

Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company ...

Gatik AI

Autonomous Truck Test Driver

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$27 - $31/hr

Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company ...

Gatik AI

Autonomous Truck Test Driver

Springdale, AR

$27 - $31/hr

Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company ...

Gatik AI

Autonomous Truck Test Driver

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$27 - $31/hr

Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company ...

Gatik AI

Autonomous Truck Test Driver

Springdale, AR · On-site

$27 - $31/hr

Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company ...

Gatik AI

Box Truck Driver

Omaha, NE · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company ...

Gatik AI

CDL Box Truck Driver

Lancaster, TX · On-site

$27/hr

Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company ...

Gatik AI

Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver

Denison, TX · On-site

$27 - $31/hr

Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company ...

Gatik AI

Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver

Denison, TX

$27 - $31/hr

Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company ...

Gatik AI

Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver

Denison, TX · On-site

$27 - $31/hr

Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver Denison, TX About the Role Join Gatik in Denison, TX and help ... Experience: 3+ years of professional driving experience, including 1+ year in 2630 ft box trucks ...

Gatik AI

Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver

Denison, TX · On-site

$27 - $31/hr

Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver Denison, TX About the Role Join Gatik in Denison, TX and help ... Experience: 3+ years of professional driving experience, including 1+ year in 2630 ft box trucks ...

Kodiak

Senior Autonomy Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$190K - $230K/yr

... in autonomous driving. You will own critical elements of our overall safety strategy to deliver safe, transformative autonomous trucking systems. The Autonomy Safety team is charged with an ...

Kodiak

Senior Autonomy Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$190K - $230K/yr

... in autonomous driving. You will own critical elements of our overall safety strategy to deliver safe, transformative autonomous trucking systems. The Autonomy Safety team is charged with an ...

Kodiak

Senior Autonomy Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$123K - $169K/yr

... in autonomous driving. You will own critical elements of our overall safety strategy to deliver safe, transformative autonomous trucking systems. The Autonomy Safety team is charged with an ...

Gatik AI

CDL Box Truck Driver

Lancaster, TX · On-site

... truck-driving experience, including 1 year operating 2630 ft box trucks (Required) * Valid CDL ... Be part of cutting-edge autonomous vehicle innovation More about Gatik Founded in 2017 by experts ...

Gatik AI

Box Truck Driver

Omaha, NE

$25 - $27/hr

Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company ...

Gatik AI

Box Truck Driver

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company ...

Gatik AI

Box Truck Driver

Denison, TX

$27/hr

Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company ...

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How much do autonomous truck driving jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for autonomous truck driving in the United States is $26.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is autonomous truck driving?

An Autonomous Truck Driving job involves overseeing and managing self-driving trucks that transport goods without a human driver actively controlling the vehicle. Operators may monitor truck systems remotely, assist with troubleshooting, and ensure safe operations. Some roles may also require on-road safety drivers to intervene if necessary. This field combines technology and logistics, requiring knowledge of autonomous systems, safety protocols, and transportation regulations.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in autonomous truck driving?

A typical day for an autonomous truck driver often involves overseeing and monitoring the truck's autonomous systems during long-haul trips, conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and addressing any issues that may arise on the road. While much of the driving is handled by the vehicle, the driver remains responsible for taking over in complex or unexpected situations and ensuring cargo safety throughout transit. Collaboration with remote operators, fleet managers, and maintenance teams is common, as is using digital platforms for managing routes and reporting data. This role combines traditional trucking responsibilities with the oversight of sophisticated technology, making adaptability and attention to detail especially important.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in autonomous truck driving?

To thrive in Autonomous Truck Driving, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), familiarity with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and strong safety awareness. Proficiency in operating and monitoring autonomous vehicle software, GPS navigation tools, and telematics systems is typically required, along with any necessary certifications or training for specific equipment. Excellent situational awareness, problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly communicate with remote support teams are valuable soft skills in this field. These abilities are crucial because monitoring and managing autonomous trucks demands both technical expertise and the judgment to handle unexpected situations while ensuring safety and efficiency.

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Autonomous Truck Test Driver

Chandler, AZ

Gatik AI
Transportation and Warehousing • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Gatik AIexternal

$27 - $31/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Who we are

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world's first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. 

The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations. 

About the role

Join Gatik in Phoenix, AZ and help support the future of autonomous trucking. In this role, you will operate CDL or box trucks while working alongside advanced vehicle technology that powers Gatik's middle-mile logistics network.

We're looking for experienced, safety-focused drivers who are comfortable with new technology and excited to be part of the next generation of freight transportation.

What You'll Do

  • Drive & Test: Safely operate 26-30 ft box trucks, monitor diagnostic screens, and execute test runs.
  • Maintain Vehicle Standards: Proactively manage vehicle upkeep, coordinate vendor repairs, and ensure no truck returns to service with unresolved defects.
  • Rigorous DVIRs: Complete accurate pre- and post-trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) to catch and document issues before hit the road.
  • Engineering Feedback: Record software and hardware behavior clearly to help refine autonomous technology.
  • Proactive Ownership: Escalate risks early, follow through on maintenance requests, and take full responsibility for vehicle readiness.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience: 3+ years of professional driving experience, including 1+ year in 26-30 ft box trucks (Required).
  • Licensing: Valid CDL and clean Motor Vehicle Record (Required).
  • Safety & Ownership Mindset: Commitment to prioritizing safety and fleet integrity over speed.
  • Tech Proficiency: Comfortable with Samsara ELD, timecard tools, Slack, email, and diagnostic apps.
  • Communication: Clear report writing, precise DVIR record-keeping, and strong vendor communication skills.
  • Physical Ability: Excellent agility and reaction time to move quickly within confined cab seating without disturbing controls.
  • Cab Access: Ability to repeatedly mount and dismount 26-30 ft trucks using 3-point contact.
  • Requirements: Variable/rotating shift availability; must pass background check and drug screening; open to working through agency partners.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Local routes - home daily
  • Weekly pay
  • Competitive wages
  • Solid benefits package
  • Unlimited opportunities for growth
  • Drive at the forefront of autonomous trucking.

Interested in Shaping the Future of Freight?

Apply today and bring your driving expertise to the world of autonomous technology. Gatik is growing rapidly, and this is an opportunity to grow your career with us.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Pay: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour
Shift: Approx: 7:30PM up to 6:30AM Schedule: 5-6 days (Monday through Sunday operation) 
Requirement: (Open availability is required)More about Gatik

Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.

We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy.  By choosing the middle mile - with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik's well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.

Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.

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Taking care of our team

At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment's sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

  

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