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Self-Driving Car Operator (No CDL Required)

$52,000

Austin, TXPosted Oct 8, 2026

Against the Austin typical range

Job description

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.

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