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Local Vehicle Test Driver (Autonomous)

HireA - Dallas, TX - Contracted

Test Vehicle Operator – Autonomous Vehicles
Location: Dallas, TX
Pay: $24–$26 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, 30–40 hours per week
Contract: 1 year (extension possible)

About the Role
Join a cutting-edge autonomous vehicle testing program in Dallas.
We’re hiring safety-focused drivers to operate self-driving vehicles in real-world conditions and provide feedback that helps improve next-generation vehicle technology.

Shift Information

  • AM Shift (6:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • PM Shift (2:30 PM-1:00 AM)

Please indicate your availability for one of the following schedules:

  • Sunday-Wednesday 
  • Thursday-Sunday 
  • Saturday-Tuesday 

What You’ll Do

  • Safely operate autonomous vehicles on public roads 
  • Monitor vehicle behaviour and remain alert at all times
  • Perform daily pre-drive vehicle inspections
  • Report system performance, safety issues, and observations
  • Communicate clearly with engineers and operations teams
  • Maintain focus and professionalism during extended driving shifts

What We’re Looking For

  • Valid U.S. driver’s license held for 3+ years with no gaps between renewals
  • Clean driving record with no points, tickets, or violations
  • Strong understanding of traffic laws and defensive driving
  • Ability to remain focused during 4–8 hour driving shifts
  • Comfortable driving in all traffic and weather conditions
  • Tech-savvy with fast and fast typing skills(40WPM)

Preferred Experience

  • Autonomous vehicle or ADAS experience(not obligatory if you have
  • GPS and navigation tools experience
  • Delivery or app-based driving experience (3+ years preferred)
  • Professional or ride-share driving experience (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, etc.)
  • Defensive driving certification is a plus
  • Technical or troubleshooting aptitude
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience
  • Healthcare, FSA, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Hands-on work with advanced autonomous vehicle technology

How to Apply
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Which Shift do you prefer:*
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Are you comfortable with the pay rate? $24-26 per hour*
This is an ongoing contract role expected to last about 1 year, depending on job performance and business needs. Are you comfortable with these terms?*
Do you have more than 1 violation point on your driver's license?
Any Speedings, Incidents, Violations?*
Please indicate which of the following types of professional driving experience you have:*
Please indicate which of the following technologies you have used as part of your work.*
Do you have any concerns with a background check or drug screening?*
Do you have an active uber account?*
Do you have exactly three or more years of continuous licensure in USA? Will you be able to prove that by sending a driver's licence which was issued before or exactly March 2023?*
Please attach a screenshot of your Driver's uber account with your name on it.
Do you have time to answer the Driving Assessment Questions now or you want them to be emailed to you to answer later?*
What is considered an acceptable stop at a stop sign during a driving evaluation?
Imagine you’re driving to catch a train, you’re behind schedule, and the next train won’t arrive for another 30 minutes. How would you safely handle this situation?
During a driving evaluation the posted speed limit is 35 mph and evaluators allow a ±5 mph tolerance. What speed would you aim to maintain most consistently?*
When making tight turns or maneuvering around obstacles, what steering approach
is generally safest and most controlled?
What does “GPS” stand for?
True or False: Wi-Fi and cellular data (4G/5G) are the same thing and can always be used interchangeably in a vehicle.
When a software update says “Do not power off the vehicle for 20 minutes,” what should you do?
Explain in one sentence what a “firmware update” is and why it’s important for an autonomous vehicle.
Your mapping app freezes and won’t respond to touch. List the steps you would take to fix it without calling tech support.
You need to take a picture of a document and send it to your manager. What’s your process?
If your manager tags you with @yourname in a message, what does that mean?
You can’t find a document someone shared last week. How do you look for it?
What does it mean to “power cycle” or “reboot” a device?
When you're driving (as a regular driver) and using a map app, what other things are you looking at on the screen besides just the next turn?
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