Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Professional driving experience (including Uber/Lyft/Favor or similar platforms)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Uber eligibility check, 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
Work Arrangement
On-site
Additional Information
- This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), structured as four 10-hour shifts, and is based out of our Irving, Texas office, with driving primarily taking place in downtown Dallas.
- Employees are eligible for subsidized benefits starting on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment, as well a 401(k) plan and paid time off.
- This role is employed through our 3rd party employer of record partner and offers weekly pay on Fridays.
- You will work closely with remote operators and alternate between manual driving and supervising the vehicle in autonomous mode.
- In addition to driving, you will support data collection and testing efforts, which may include adjusting hardware, uploading software, and assisting with basic technical troubleshooting.
- This job is onsite and available to candidates local to the Dallas, Texas area.
- Avride values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas.
