Safety Drivers - Evening Shift

Royalty Hospitality Staffing•Austin, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Royalty Staffing is hiring attentive and detail-oriented Safety Drivers to support its client’s autonomous vehicle testing program in Austin, Texas. Safety Drivers operate vehicles during testing to collect data on system performance and environmental factors while maintaining high safety standards. The role requires professional interaction with riders, engineers, and company operations leaders, and providing feedback and insights to support technology and operational improvements. This is an onsite, one-year contract position paying $25 per hour. Available schedules are Tuesday through Saturday, eight hours per day, or Friday through Monday, ten hours per day; both schedules total 40 hours per week. Evening shift options are 2:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m. for Friday through Monday, and 3:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m. for Tuesday through Saturday.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional driving experience, such as rideshare, delivery, or another position 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 past 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 strong sense of ownership and responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of vehicle technology and control systems.
Certification from safe-driving or defensive-driving courses.
Additional courses 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 daily for in-field operations, including safety checks and system readiness.
Submit detailed reports to support system advancements and operational improvements.
Remain prepared for actions by other drivers and pedestrians and for unexpected events.
Stay alert and free from distractions while in vehicles.