Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver

Miami, FL

Contracted to Full Time

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Mid Level

Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver – Safety Operator (Self-Driving Cars)
Location: Miami, FL (Local Applicants Only)
Pay: $25/hour + shift bonuses
Schedule: Full-time | Rolling Contract

About the Role
Join the future of transportation as an Autonomous Vehicle Operator (Safety Driver) in Miami, FL. You’ll help test and operate self-driving ride-hailing vehicles, ensuring safe, reliable performance on real roads. This is an on-site position for local Miami-area applicants who want to work hands-on with next-generation autonomous driving technology.

What You’ll Do:

Safely operate and monitor autonomous vehicles in real-world environments.
Take control when necessary to maintain safety.
Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report performance or safety issues.
Collect data, provide feedback to engineering teams, and support vehicle readiness.
Represent the brand with professionalism during all operations.

Training Provided (Paid)

Paid training in Las Vegas, NV (flights and hotel covered).
After training, daily operations resume in Miami, FL.

Pay & Schedule

$25/hour + up to 7% shift bonus for nights/weekends.
Day Shifts: 6:45 AM–3:15 PM or 7:45 AM–4:15 PM.
Night Shifts: 2:45 PM–11:15 PM or 3:45 PM–12:15 AM.
Rotating 5-day schedules: Wed–Sun, Thu–Mon, Fri–Tue, or Sat–Wed.

Requirements

Must live in Miami, FL and hold a valid Florida driver’s license.
Clean driving record — no DUIs or criminal history.
Ability to stay focused and alert for long driving sessions (up to 8 hours/day).
Strong communication and tech troubleshooting skills.

What you need to qualify

3 years of Professional driving experience (rideshare, delivery, or commercial).
Regular Driver's licence with no gaps
Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or computer systems.

Hiring Process

Apply by answering all questions fully and submit Driver's Licensed
Receive and email and take a Typing test (minimum 45 WPM)
MVR check
On-site driving test (DMV-similar with cones, parking, and city navigation).

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay + performance bonuses.
Paid travel and training.
Be part of the growing autonomous vehicle and EV industry.
Work with cutting-edge self-driving technology that’s changing mobility.

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What do you know about Zoox and the AV industry and why do you want to
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Problem-Solving: What is your first reaction when you make a mistake? What
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No CDL required, but applicants must have a valid driver's licence within the last three years sharp.

If your current driver's licence was issued after January 2023, please submit a previous one.

Will you be abple to pass a typing test with the result at least 45WPM(1 minute)?*

This role requires a standard background check and 10-panel drug screen with negative results prior to starting work. Additionally, ongoing random drug screenings will be conducted throughout your employment. Please acknowledge your understanding below.

*Please note, Marijuana is disqualifying, regardless of location.*

Do you have any license suspensions within the last 10 years? If yes, please explain.

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There is a 90-day waiting period before accrued paid or sick leave can be used. Please acknowledge your understanding below.

Employees in Vegas, Austin, Miami, and Atlanta based accrue paid leave at the same rate, up to 40 hours per year.*

There is a 90-day waiting period before you become eligible for holiday pay. Zoox operates 365 days a year, so holidays are considered regular workdays unless you request time off. Please acknowledge your understanding below.

If you work on a paid holiday, you will receive 1.5x your regular rate for the hours worked.*

Eligibility for employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service, which typically falls between 61 and 90 days. Please acknowledge your understanding below.*

Based on your location, travel during training may be required

For candidates in Miami:

In one of the final weeks of training, you will complete a "checkride." Upon passing, you will attend a 4-day follow-up training, which may require travel to another Zoox location.

HireArt will book your flight and hotel accommodations at no cost to you, and a per diem for meals and rideshare for getting to and from the site will be reimbursed.*

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Shift Preference

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This will be your assigned schedule for the duration of the contract. If you are open to multiple options, please select all that apply.

Please note: We will do our best to accommodate your preferences. However, a specific shift is not guaranteed and is based on availability.*

Confirming Shift Selections

If hired, the shift assigned to you (based on the preferences you selected above) at the offer stage will be your permanent, ongoing schedule. The designated days and times are fixed, and you will be expected to maintain this schedule on a long-term basis. No exceptions will be made.

Please ensure the days and times you select in this form work for you long-term.

All Vehicle Operators will train on their respective Night or Day shifts as follows for the first 4-6 weeks.*

This position has a set, non-flexible hourly pay rate. Can you confirm that this rate is acceptable to you?
Miami- $25/hour*

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After you get notified that you have been successfully submitted to the next stage, you will get an MVR email within 24H

Once MVR check is done, you will get an email to schedule a driving test.

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