Safety Drivers - Mapping and data collection

Royalty Hospitality Staffing•Austin, TX

4d•$52,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

Royalty Staffing is hiring attentive, detail-oriented Safety Drivers to support its client’s autonomous vehicle testing in Austin, Texas. The role involves operating autonomous vehicles to collect data on system performance and environmental factors while maintaining high safety standards. Drivers interact with riders, engineers, and operations leaders, monitor vehicle performance, conduct in-field testing, prepare vehicles for daily operations, and submit reports that support system and operational improvements. Drivers must remain alert and distraction-free, anticipate hazards, and respond safely to unexpected events and adverse conditions. The role is onsite and pays $25 per hour. It is a one-year contract. Available schedules are Tuesday–Saturday, 8 hours per day (40 hours per week), or Friday–Monday, 10 hours per day (40 hours per week). AM shift options are 4:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Friday–Monday), 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Saturday), 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Tuesday–Saturday), and 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Tuesday–Saturday). PM shift options are 2:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m. (Friday–Monday), 3:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m. (Tuesday–Saturday), and 4:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m. (Tuesday–Saturday).

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional driving experience, such as rideshare, delivery, or another role requiring daily field driving.
A valid U.S. driver's license held for at least 3 years.
A clean driving record, with no DUIs or drug- or alcohol-related offenses within the last 5 years.
Ability to anticipate hazardous situations and act quickly and safely in adverse conditions and when others make mistakes.
Thorough knowledge of local traffic regulations.
Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
Willingness to work in various weather conditions and comfort driving on different types of roads.
A responsible, ownership-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of vehicle technology and control systems.
Certification from safe-driving or defensive-driving courses.
Additional coursework in safety driving or defensive driving.

Responsibilities

Operate autonomous vehicles safely and lawfully to collect data on system performance and environmental factors.
Interact professionally with riders, engineers, and company operations leaders, providing feedback and insights.
Monitor vehicle performance and conduct in-field testing to ensure operational safety.
Prepare vehicles for daily in-field operations, including safety checks and system-readiness tasks.
Submit detailed reports to support system advancements and operational improvements.
Anticipate the actions of other drivers and pedestrians and respond safely to unexpected events.
Remain alert and free from distractions while in vehicles.