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Local Vehicle Test Driver (Autonomous)

HireA - Dallas, TX - Contracted

Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver / Test Vehicle Operator

Location: Dallas, TX
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours Weekly
Contract: Long-Term Ongoing Contract
Work Environment: On-Site

Join the Future of Autonomous Driving

AVride, in partnership with HireArt and Uber, is hiring professional Safety Drivers to support real-world autonomous vehicle testing and live passenger ride operations in Dallas, TX.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced drivers looking to enter the rapidly growing self-driving vehicle industry and work with cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely operate and monitor autonomous vehicles on public roads

  • Remain alert and ready to take vehicle control when necessary

  • Perform daily vehicle inspections and safety checks

  • Monitor vehicle system performance and road conditions

  • Submit detailed operational and safety reports

  • Communicate professionally with engineers, riders, and operations teams

  • Practice defensive driving and hazard anticipation at all times

Required Qualifications

  • Must be 25 years of age or older

  • Valid U.S. driver’s license held continuously for 3+ years

  • Clean driving record with no DUIs or major violations

  • 3+ years of professional driving experience OR 4+ years of full-time rideshare driving

  • Active Uber Driver account in good standing

  • Strong knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving

  • Comfortable driving in traffic, highways, night shifts, and changing weather conditions

  • Tech-savvy and comfortable using GPS, routing, and communication apps

  • Authorized to work in the United States (No visa sponsorship available)

Preferred Backgrounds

Strong fit for candidates with experience in:

  • Uber / Lyft

  • Delivery driving

  • CDL driving

  • Fleet operations

  • Medical courier services

  • Driving instruction

  • Autonomous vehicle operations

  • Transportation and logistics

Available Shifts

AM Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
PM Shift: 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Multiple schedules available, including weekends. Schedule flexibility is required.

Interview Process

Step 1: Recruiter Screening

Candidates must submit:

  • Resume with driving experience

  • Proof of driver’s license history

  • Uber account screenshot

  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review

Step 2: Onsite Driving Evaluation

45-minute DMV-style driving assessment including:

  • City and highway driving

  • Traffic law compliance

  • Defensive driving evaluation

  • Safety awareness testing

  • Emergency hard-stop maneuver

Benefits

  • Weekly pay

  • Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Pre-tax commuter benefits

Why Join AVride?

  • Work with advanced self-driving vehicle technology

  • Gain hands-on autonomous vehicle testing experience

  • Support live autonomous ride operations partnered with Uber

  • Join a fast-growing industry with long-term career potential

  • Work alongside engineers and operations teams shaping the future of transportation

Apply: Local Vehicle Test Driver (Autonomous)
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***Please note, that in order to increase your chances, 6+ years of recent and consecutive ride share/app driving experience as a main source of income is required.*
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If the only issue that keeps you from reactivating your Uber account is your insurance or vehicle, you may try Uber bike.*
This role is in partnership with Uber, and candidates will be required to work out of the Uber driving app.*
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