Safety Driver Austin

About the job

Are you a safe, confident driver who enjoys technology and wants to work with something cutting-edge?

We're hiring Safety Drivers to support the testing and development of autonomous vehicles in Austin, Texas. You'll help test next-generation vehicles on real-world roads while gaining hands-on experience in an innovative industry.

Austin, TX

$24.00 --$25.00/hour

Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week

Direct Placement

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate autonomous vehicles during on-road testing
• Alternate between manual driving and supervising autonomous mode
• Monitor traffic, road conditions, the vehicle, and surrounding environment
• Identify hazards and respond quickly and safely
• Work with remote operators and engineering teams
• Perform vehicle safety checks before and after shifts
• Collect driving and vehicle performance data
• Document observations and testing activities
• Assist with basic technical tasks, hardware adjustments, and software uploads
• Support basic troubleshooting as needed

Qualifications:

• Valid U.S. driver's license for 3+ years
• Clean driving record
• Strong driving skills and excellent situational awareness
• Excellent judgment and attention to detail
• Safety-first mindset
• Comfortable driving in different weather and road conditions
• Reliable, professional, and dependable
• Comfortable using technology and following detailed procedures

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

Direct placement

Full-time - 40 hours/week

Multiple shift options - choose the shift you want to work

Work with autonomous vehicle technology

Gain hands-on experience in an innovative industry

Professional and collaborative environment

This is more than a driving job - you'll be helping collect the real-world data and experience needed to improve the future of transportation.

Ready to drive the future? Apply today!

What We Offer

Pride Global offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance (accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal support services
• Auto, home, and pet insurance options
• Employee discounts with preferred vendors

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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.