Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver / Test Vehicle OperatorLocation: 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 DrivingAVride, 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 BackgroundsStrong 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 ShiftsAM 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 ProcessStep 1: Recruiter ScreeningCandidates must submit:
- Resume with driving experience
- Proof of driver's license history
- Uber account screenshot
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review
Step 2: Onsite Driving Evaluation45-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