Local Vehicle Test Driver (Autonomous)

Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver / Test Vehicle Operator

Location: 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 Driving

AVride, 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 Backgrounds

Strong 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 Shifts

AM 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 Process

Step 1: Recruiter Screening

Candidates must submit:

• Resume with driving experience

• Proof of driver’s license history

• Uber account screenshot

• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review

Step 2: Onsite Driving Evaluation

45-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