Safety Driver, Commercial

• Safely operate autonomous-enabled commercial trucks on both local and over-the-road freight routes, maintaining full situational awareness at all times
• Take control of the vehicle when required to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and mission success
• Conduct thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and roadworthiness
• Execute assigned commercial routes in alignment with dispatch instructions, customer schedules, and operational priorities
• Communicate timely updates regarding route status, delays, or issues to Operations and Command Center teams
• Adhere strictly to all FMCSA regulations, hours-of-service requirements, and company safety policies
• Represent Kodiak professionally with customers, partners, and the public during all commercial operations
• Maintain accurate trip documentation and operational records as required
• Support continuous improvement by providing feedback on vehicle performance, route conditions, and operational processes
• Uphold Kodiak’s safety-first culture while operating in live highway and customer-facing environments

• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record
• Minimum 3+ years of recent, verifiable Class A driving experience
• Ability to pass a background check, drug test, MVR review, DOT physical, and a practical driving assessment
• Light computer skills required
• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in high-awareness roles (test driving, autonomous/ADAS validation, specialized transport) is a strong plus

• Double time for holiday pay
• Clean, newer vehicles
• Snacks and Drinks provided
• Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• Accrued PTO and generous parental leave policies
• Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
• Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)