
Safety Driver - Full Time/Contract, 4-Day Workweek (Includes Weekends)
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Overview
Job Description
About Avride
Avride is a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle company headquartered in Texas, with additional global R&D hubs. We develop and operate both autonomous cars and delivery robots. Since 2017, we’ve built deep expertise in autonomous systems. Today, in partnership with Uber, we operate a fleet of robotaxis in Dallas, Texas. Our Operations Team of drivers is essential to testing, ensuring every mile meets the highest safety standards while working closely with engineering and QA in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
About the Role
What You'll Do
- Operate autonomous vehicles safely and lawfully to collect critical data on system performance and environmental factors.
- Interact professionally with riders, engineers, and company operations leaders to provide feedback and insights.
- Monitor vehicle performance and conduct in-field testing to ensure operational safety.
- Prepare vehicles daily for in-field operations, including safety checks and system readiness.
- Submit detailed reports to support system advancements and operational improvements.
- Be prepared for the actions of other drivers and pedestrians as well as for unexpected events.
- Be alert and distraction free while in vehicles.
What You'll Need
- Experience as an autonomous vehicle operator, experience driving for an app-based company (Lyft, DoorDash, etc.), or a combination of professional driving experience and IT/technical experience. Note to applicants: Please include all professional driving experience (prior Lyft, Uber, deliver driving experience) on your resume.
- If you have an Uber Driver account, it must be in good standing (no deactivations or unresolved issues)
- A valid US driving license for the last 3+ years
- Candidates must be at least 25 years old, unless you have a grandfathered Uber driver account that was established before turning 25.
- Must have a clean driving record with no DUIs, drug, and/or alcohol-related offenses within the last 5 years
- Able to anticipate hazardous situations and act quickly and safely, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others when operating a motor vehicle
- Have a thorough knowledge of local traffic regulations
- Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail
- A willingness to work in various weather conditions and comfortable driving on different types of roads
- Takes ownership with a high level of responsibility
- Drivers check, background check and drug test completed prior to start
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of vehicle technology and control systems
- Certification from safe driving or defensive driving courses
- Additional courses in Safety Driving or Defensive Driving
Benefits:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer Subsidized Healthcare Benefits thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
- 401k package
Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.
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