On-site Support Driver, Commercial Job at Kodiak Robotics (Kermit)

Job Description

As an OSS Driver, Commercial (On-Site Support Driver), you will support Kodiak’s live commercial autonomous trucking operations by responding to in-field events, assisting autonomous vehicles, and ensuring rapid recovery when issues arise. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining fleet uptime, safety, and reliability while operating in real-world, customer-facing environments. This role is highly hands-on and field-based. OSS Drivers work closely with the Command Center, Operations Leads, and Supervisors to execute rescues, perform vehicle movements, and support commercial freight operations on public highways and industrial sites.

Job Responsibility

Respond to live commercial operations by dispatching to autonomous trucks requiring on-site support or recovery
Safely operate Kodiak vehicles and support assets during rescue, recovery, staging, and repositioning activities
Perform driver-in and manual driving operations as directed to maintain safety, uptime, and mission continuity
Execute roadside and yard recovery procedures in accordance with safety protocols and SOPs
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of support vehicles and assisted trucks to ensure readiness
Maintain continuous rescue readiness by ensuring tools, vehicles, and equipment are mission-ready at all times
Communicate timely status updates, locations, and resolution progress to the Command Center and Operations leadership
Support customer-facing commercial operations by maintaining professionalism at all sites and interactions
Complete required documentation, checklists, and post-event reporting accurately and on time
Uphold all safety requirements, PPE standards, CDL regulations, and hours-of-service compliance

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record
Minimum 3+ years of recent, verifiable Class A driving experience
Must have, or be willing to obtain, doubles and triples endorsements
Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, MVR review, DOT physical, and practical road test
Comfortable using basic computer systems
High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrates a strong safety-first mindset and professionalism in all driving environments
Willing and able to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends, as operational needs require
Role requires frequent sitting and driving

What we offer

Equity and competitive pay
Generous PTO and parental leave policies
4 on 4 off rotating schedule
100% local driving
Double time for holiday pay
Two weeks paid vacation plus one week paid sick time, available your first year
Cell phone subsidy
Excellent medical, dental & vision plans
90% of monthly healthcare premiums paid for employee and 75% paid for dependents
401k plan
Clean, newer vehicles
Snacks and Drinks provided
Driver Referral Bonus Plan, $3k per hired referral

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