Autonomous Truck Safety Driver - West Texas

KodiakOdessa, Texas

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Job Description

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

We are looking for experienced commercial drivers to join our Midland/Odessa operations to help us deploy our autonomous technology. Our Midland/Odessa Operations team is on the cutting edge of working with our partners to improve and integrate our technology in real world conditions.

What you'll bring:

Class A CDL License with clean driving record
A min. of 3+ years of verifiable current Class A experience
Must have doubles and triples endorsements
Ability to pass a background check and practical road test
Pass drug test, MVR and have a current DOT physical
Light computer skills required, we will train you
High school diploma or equivalent
Safety minded
Willing and able to work flexible shifts & schedules including nights
Requires frequent sitting and driving

What we offer:

$39/hr with a 4 on 4 off schedule
100% local driving
Double time for holiday pay
Two weeks paid vacation plus one week paid sick time, available your first year
Cell phone subsidy
Excellent medical, dental & vision plans
90% of monthly healthcare premiums paid for employee and 75% paid for dependents
401k plan
Work with an experienced and agile team to revolutionize transportation.
Clean, newer vehicles
Snacks and Drinks provided
Driver Referral Bonus Plan, $3k per hired referral
And much more!

Actual salary ranges will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location. Please note that the compensation details listed above are base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

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