Vehicle Tester with Defensive Driving Skills

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 

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.

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