Safety Driver

Safety Driver – Autonomous VehiclesAustin, TX$22-$25/hourFull-Time | 40 hours/week | Direct PlacementMultiple shifts optionsTurn your driving experience into a full-time career. If you already know how to handle traffic, navigate busy roads, stay alert behind the wheel, and make good decisions when conditions change — we want to talk to you. We're hiring Safety Drivers to help test and improve the next generation of autonomous vehicles. This is your opportunity to take the driving skills you already have and use them in a completely different environment — working directly with autonomous vehicle technology instead of driving passengers or making deliveries all day.What Makes This Job Different?You won't be sitting at home waiting for your next Uber request.You won't be chasing delivery bonuses.You won't have to worry about where your next passenger is coming from.Instead, you'll be part of a team working with next-generation autonomous vehicles on real roads.You'll drive when needed, supervise the vehicle when it's operating autonomously, monitor what's happening around you, and provide the information needed to help improve the technology.You're not just driving. You're helping teach the technology how to drive safely.What You'll Actually DoDrive autonomous vehicles during real-world road testingSwitch between manual driving and supervising autonomous modeMonitor traffic, pedestrians, road conditions, and your surroundingsIdentify potential hazards and react appropriatelyWork alongside remote operators and engineering teamsPerform basic vehicle safety checksRecord observations and driving dataHelp collect information used to improve autonomous driving systemsAssist with basic technology-related tasksHelp with simple hardware adjustments and software uploadsFollow established testing and safety proceduresDon't have autonomous vehicle experience? That's okay. You don't need to be an engineer. We're looking for people who are good drivers, safety-conscious, observant, dependable, and comfortable learning new technology.Who Should Apply?This opportunity may be a great fit if you have experience as a:Uber DriverLyft DriverDelivery DriverProfessional DriverFleet DriverShuttle DriverSecurity OfficerMilitary VeteranAutomotive ProfessionalTechnology/IT ProfessionalOr if you're simply an experienced driver looking for something different from traditional driving jobs.BenefitsPre-tax commuter benefitsEmployer subsidized healthcare benefitsFlexible spending account for healthcare-related costsCoverage of all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance401k packageWhat You NeedValid U.S. driver's license held for at least 3 yearsClean driving recordStrong driving and situational-awareness skillsGood judgment behind the wheelStrong attention to detailSafety-first mindsetComfortable driving in different traffic, weather, and road conditionsComfortable using technologyAble to follow detailed proceduresReliable and professionalYou do NOT need previous autonomous vehicle experience. Training and job-specific procedures will be provided. Why This Could Be Your Next Move This isn't a traditional driving job. It's an opportunity to take something you already know how to do — drive safely — and put it to work in one of the fastest-changing areas of transportation technology. You could be gaining hands-on experience with autonomous vehicles while earning $25/hour in a full-time position. Ready to get out of the gig-economy cycle and try something new?Equal Employment OpportunityPrideGlobal and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPrideGlobal and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates