Vehicle Tester with Defensive Driving Skills

Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver / Vehicle Operator – Austin, TX

Put your professional driving experience to work in autonomous vehicles.

We’re hiring Safety Drivers / Vehicle Operators in Austin to support the testing and development of autonomous vehicles and self-driving technology.

No AV experience required — paid training provided.

What You'll Do

• Operate and monitor autonomous vehicles on public roads
• Drive on city streets and highways
• Take control when necessary
• Monitor traffic, pedestrians, and road conditions
• Practice defensive driving and follow traffic laws
• Perform vehicle safety checks
• Document driving events and observations
• Use GPS, navigation apps, smartphones, and mobile technology
• Follow safety procedures and instructions

What We're Looking For

• 1+ year of professional driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Strong vehicle-control and defensive-driving skills
• Comfortable driving in Austin traffic, highways, and different weather conditions
• Comfortable using GPS and mobile apps
• Reliable, focused, safety-minded, and professional
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Great fit for: Delivery Drivers, Amazon/FedEx Drivers, Route Drivers, Couriers, Rideshare Drivers, Fleet Drivers, Company Drivers, Shuttle Drivers, Bus Drivers, and other professional drivers.

AV, motorsports, ATV, side-by-side, dirt bike, or data-collection experience is a plus, but not required.

Pay & Schedule

$25/hour | Full-time | 40 hours/week | 1-year ongoing contract

Available Shifts:

Tuesday–Saturday: 5:00 AM–1:30 PM, 5:30 AM–2:00 PM, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM, or 4:00 PM–12:30 AM

Friday–Monday: 4:30 AM–3:00 PM or 2:30 PM–1:00 AM

Please note: The hiring process includes a DMV-style city/highway driving assessment focused on safe vehicle control, defensive driving, traffic laws, stops, turns, lane changes, and situational awareness.

Apply today to get started!