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Test Vehicle Operator (Field Data Collection)

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Test Vehicle Operator(Field Data Collection)
Location: Dallas, TX
Pay: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-time (30+ hours/week)
Contract Length: 1 year

About the Role
We’re looking for skilled and safety-focused drivers to join our autonomous vehicle testing team in Dallas, TX. As a Safety Driver, you’ll operate self-driving vehicles in real-world conditions, monitor performance, and provide feedback to engineers to help improve vehicle systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive autonomous vehicles safely, following all traffic laws and company rules.
  • Perform daily pre-trip inspections and prepare vehicles for testing.
  • Monitor vehicle systems and report performance or safety issues.
  • Work with engineers and operations teams to share feedback.
  • Stay alert and aware at all times during long driving shifts.
  • Maintain professionalism and follow safety standards in all conditions.

Requirements

  • Valid U.S. driver’s license for at least 3 years.
  • Clean driving record (no DUIs or drug/alcohol offenses in the last 5 years).
  • Experience as an AV operator, instructor, or professional driver preferred.
  • Strong understanding of traffic laws and defensive driving.
  • Able to stay focused for 4–8 hours of driving per day.
  • Excellent communication and attention to detail.
  • Comfortable driving in all weather and traffic conditions.
  • Flexible schedule (shifts between 6 AM and 11 PM, weekdays and weekends).

Preferred

  • Defensive or safe driving certification.
  • Experience with ADAS or autonomous vehicle systems.
  • Familiarity with Linux or vehicle diagnostic tools.
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • App driving experience(Uber, Lyft, Doordash, etc)

Benefits

  • Pay: $24–$28 per hour (based on experience).
  • Healthcare and FSA options.
  • Disability and life insurance (employer paid).
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • Work on cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology.

Additional Info

  • On-site role in Dallas, TX (local or willing to relocate).
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).
  • HireArt is the staffing partner and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Interviews include a video screening and an on-site session in Dallas.

How to Apply:
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