Class A Safety Driver
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Operates Class A commercial trucks in a safety driver role, supporting the deployment and testing of autonomous trucking technology in the Midland/Odessa area.
About this role
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
We are looking for experienced commercial drivers to join our Midland/Odessa operations to help us deploy our autonomous technology. Our Midland/Odessa Operations team is on the cutting edge of working with our partners to improve and integrate our technology in real world conditions.
What you'll bring:
- Class A CDL License with clean driving record
- A min. of 3+ years of verifiable current Class A experience
- Must have (or be willing to get) doubles and triples endorsements
- Ability to pass a background check and practical road test
- Pass drug test, MVR and have a current DOT physical
- Light computer skills required, we will train you
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Safety minded
- Willing and able to work flexible shifts & schedules including nights
- Requires frequent sitting and driving
What we offer:
- $39/hr with a 4 on 4 off 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
- 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
- And much more!
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