Self-Driving Vehicle Test Operator - Tier 3
$30.45 - $31.03 per hourTrucking People
Autonomous Vehicle Testing Driver
$29/hr base W2 hourly rate | San Francisco | On-site | Ongoing | 45 WPM pre-submission typing requirement
About the Role
We're hiring reliable, safety-focused drivers to support autonomous vehicle testing in San Francisco. You'll spend approximately 48 hours in a vehicle per shift, performing safety and software checks, monitoring testing systems, and documenting observations for technical teams.
This is a driving and vehicle operations role requiring strong attention to detail, computer skills, and the ability to follow strict safety procedures.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor vehicles during testing activities.
- Perform vehicle inspections and basic software checks.
- Record vehicle performance, observations, and issues accurately.
- Communicate findings to engineering and operations teams.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness, safety, and readiness.
- Stay alert and focused during extended, repetitive driving tasks.
Requirements
- Valid California driver's license and 3 consecutive years of licensure without gaps.
- Clean driving record and ability to pass MVR, background, and drug screenings.
- Minimum typing speed of 45 WPM.
- Comfortable using computers and learning new software.
- Strong communication, situational awareness, and attention to detail.
- Reliable attendance and ability to commit to assigned shifts long-term, including weekends.
- Ability to provide required driver's license history documentation.
Available Shifts
- Day: 5:45 AM2:15 PM, 6:45 AM3:15 PM, or 7:45 AM4:15 PM
- Evening: 1:45 PM10:15 PM, 2:45 PM11:15 PM, 3:45 PM12:15 AM, or 5:45 PM2:00 AM
- Overnight: 11:45 PM8:15 AM
- Workdays: WednesdaySunday, ThursdayMonday, FridayTuesday, or SaturdayWednesday.
Specific shift assignments depend on availability. Candidates must be able to maintain their assigned schedule.
Pay and Shift Differentials
Shift - Weekdays - Weekends
Day - $29.00/hr - $30.45/hr
Evening - $30.45/hr - $31.03/hr
Overnight - $31.18/hr - $31.90/hr
Hiring Process
Qualified candidates must complete driver's license verification, a typing assessment, MVR review, background check, and drug screening.
The hiring process includes an approximately one-hour on-site interview with a practical driving test, typing test, and driving-knowledge assessment.
Ready to put your driving skills to work with innovative vehicle technology? Apply today!
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