A growing autonomous vehicle technology company is hiring Safety Drivers in Dallas, TX for a rare opportunity to sit at the wheel of self-driving vehicle technology that's actively operating on public roads right now.

Full benefits. Multiple shift options. No CDL required.

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𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗬

Pave Talent is hiring on behalf of our client, a leading developer in the autonomous vehicle and delivery robot industry. Their technology is actively operating on Dallas roads in partnership with one of the world's largest ride-share platforms — this is not a test lab project, it's a live, commercial deployment. Dallas is a priority expansion city and this team is growing fast.

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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬

You'll join the Operations Team as an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver, working directly alongside engineers and QA teams in the field. Your job is to monitor and support the AV system in real-world driving conditions across Dallas streets — collecting data, flagging edge cases, and ensuring every mile meets the highest safety standards.

This is a full-time, long-term contract role with full benefits through the employer of record. You're integrated into the client's operations team daily, not treated like a temp.

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𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗢

• Operate autonomous vehicles safely and lawfully to collect critical data on system performance and real-world environmental factors

• Monitor vehicle behavior during in-field testing and flag anything outside normal operating parameters

• Prepare vehicles for daily operations including pre-shift safety checks and system readiness review

• Interact professionally with riders, engineers, and operations leaders to share feedback from the field

• Submit detailed shift reports supporting system improvements and operational decisions

• Stay alert, distraction-free, and fully present behind the wheel at all times

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𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗦

𝗔𝗠 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁: 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM

𝗣𝗠 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁: 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

• Sunday through Wednesday

• Thursday through Sunday

• Saturday through Tuesday

Hours are full-time (40 hrs/week). Dallas is in a launch phase, so shift flexibility is important, especially in the first few months as operations scale.

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𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱:

• Professional driving background: AV operator, app-based driving (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash), delivery driving, CDL, driving instructor, or similar role where you drove for the majority of your shift

• Valid US driver's license held for 3+ years

• Clean driving record with no DUIs, drug, or alcohol-related offenses in the last 5 years

• If you have an Uber Driver account, it must be in good standing with no deactivations

• Strong communication skills, high attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset

• Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship

• Must be local to or willing to commute to the Dallas, TX area (on-site only, no remote)

𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀:

• Prior autonomous or EV vehicle experience

• Defensive driving or safe driving certifications

• Knowledge of vehicle technology and control systems

• Motorsports or professional racing background

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𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦

𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: 40 hrs/week (full-time; 30+ hours guaranteed)

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 1-year contract with potential for continuation

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱):

• Employer-subsidized healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare costs

• Short and long-term disability coverage, fully employer-paid

• Life insurance, fully employer-paid

• 401(k) package

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

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Ready to make the move? Apply now and we'll reach out to talk details. Confidential search; your application is fully private.

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