Self-Driving Vehicle Test Operator - Tier 3
TRUCKING PEOPLE · truckingpeople.com
San Francisco
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Autonomous vehicle test driving.
Details
- Found
- 29 d ago · posted 2026-08-18
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Pay (as listed)
- $29 an hour
Full description
$29/hr Base W2 hourly rate | San Francisco | On-site | Ongoing | 45 WPM Pre-submission typing requirement
About the Role
We're hiring reliable, safety-focused drivers to support autonomous vehicle testing in San Francisco. You'll spend approximately 4–8 hours in a vehicle per shift, performing safety and software checks, monitoring testing systems, and documenting observations for technical teams.
This is a driving and vehicle operations role requiring strong attention to detail, computer skills, and the ability to follow strict safety procedures.
Responsibilities
• Operate and monitor vehicles during testing activities.
• Perform vehicle inspections and basic software checks.
• Record vehicle performance, observations, and issues accurately.
• Communicate findings to engineering and operations teams.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, safety, and readiness.
• Stay alert and focused during extended, repetitive driving tasks.
Requirements
• Valid California driver's license and 3 consecutive years of licensure without gaps.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass MVR, background, and drug screenings.
• Minimum typing speed of 45 WPM.
• Comfortable using computers and learning new software.
• Strong communication, situational awareness, and attention to detail.
• Reliable attendance and ability to commit to assigned shifts long-term, including weekends.
• Ability to provide required driver's license history documentation.
Available Shifts
• Day: 5:45 AM–2:15 PM, 6:45 AM–3:15 PM, or 7:45 AM–4:15 PM
• Evening: 1:45 PM–10:15 PM, 2:45 PM–11:15 PM, 3:45 PM–12:15 AM, or 5:45 PM–2:00 AM
• Overnight: 11:45 PM–8:15 AM
• Workdays: Wednesday–Sunday, Thursday–Monday, Friday–Tuesday, or Saturday–Wednesday.
Specific shift assignments depend on availability. Candidates must be able to maintain their assigned schedule.
Pay and Shift Differentials
ShiftWeekdaysWeekends
Day$29.00/hr$30.45/hr
Evening$30.45/hr$31.03/hr
Overnight$31.18/hr$31.90/hr
Hiring Process
Qualified candidates must complete driver's license verification, a typing assessment, MVR review, background check, and drug screening.
The hiring process includes an approximately one-hour on-site interview with a practical driving test, typing test, and driving-knowledge assessment.
Ready to put your driving skills to work with innovative vehicle technology? Apply today!