Safety Driver

• Safely operate autonomous-enabled test trucks, maintaining full situational awareness to ensure safety and test integrity
• Complete detailed pre-trip and post-trip inspections, documenting vehicle and AV system readiness
• Execute engineering test plans precisely as instructed, including defined maneuvers, routes, and repeatable scenarios
• Monitor system and vehicle behavior during testing, providing real-time feedback and actionable observations to Test Operations and Engineering
• Participate in shift briefings and debriefs to align on daily goals, system changes, and testing outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation, including inspection logs, operational notes, and test observations
• Coordinate with Test Specialists, Remote Operators, and Operations Leads to ensure safe vehicle handoffs, clean transitions, and operational continuity
• Uphold Kodiak’s safety standards by following all PPE requirements, HOS rules, and test-site procedures
• Support overall test-site readiness by ensuring vehicles, work areas, and equipment remain clean, organized, and mission-ready
• Represent Kodiak professionally in all testing environments, reinforcing a safety-first mindset and disciplined driving execution

• 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

• Equity and competitive pay
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous PTO and parental leave policies
• Mostly local work
• Double time for holiday pay
• Two weeks paid vacation plus one week paid sick time, available your first year
• Cell phone subsidy
• 90% of monthly healthcare premiums paid for employee and 75% paid for dependents
• 401k plan
• Work with an experienced and agile team to revolutionize transportation
• Clean, newer vehicles
• Snacks and Drinks provided
• Driver Referral Bonus Plan, $3k per hired referral