Vehicle Tester with Defensive Driving Skills

TRUCKING PEOPLE•Austin, TX

91d•$20 - $28

About The Position

We’re hiring Self-Driving Car Operators (Safety Drivers) to support the testing and development of autonomous vehicles in Austin, TX. In this role, you’ll operate and monitor self-driving cars, ensure safety on the road, and provide valuable feedback to engineering teams. This is a great opportunity to work with cutting-edge autonomous driving technology that’s shaping the future of mobility — no CDL required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of U.S. driving experience with a valid driver’s license.
Clean driving record (no DUIs or drug/alcohol offenses in the past 5 years).
Ability to drive safely under all road and weather conditions.
Familiarity with Austin traffic laws and routes.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Professional, reliable, and safety-focused.
Experience in one of the following areas is required: Autonomous vehicle operation Driving instruction Motorsports (ATVs, side-by-sides, or dirt bikes) App driving (e.g. Grab, Uber, Lyft) experience IT/technical troubleshooting experience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with vehicle or sensor technology.
Certification in safe or defensive driving.
Experience collecting and reporting technical data.
Additional safety or defensive driving training.

Responsibilities

Safely operate autonomous vehicles on public roads to collect performance and environmental data.
Perform daily safety checks and ensure vehicles are ready for operation.
Monitor vehicle systems in real time and document system behavior.
Collaborate with engineers, operations teams, and test riders professionally.
Respond quickly to unexpected events or road hazards.
Stay focused and maintain high safety standards at all times.