AV & Drone
Autonomous Vehicle Rideshare Driver (AM and PM Shifts)
- Driver's license
About the role
$25/hour | Full-Time | Dallas, TX | Ongoing Contract | Day and evening shifts available
Get behind the wheel of the future.
Avride is hiring Autonomous Vehicle Operators in Dallas to help operate our robotaxis on real roads with real passengers.
You'll experience autonomous driving technology firsthand while helping our team improve how these vehicles navigate the world around them.
No AV background? No problem. We can teach you our systems if you have basic tech skills. What we're looking for is something harder to teach: excellent driving habits, strong awareness, good judgment, and a commitment to safety.
If you're an experienced driver who wants to do something different, come drive with us.
What You'll Do
- Operate autonomous vehicles safely and lawfully to collect critical data on system performance and environmental factors.
- Interact professionally with riders, engineers, and company operations leaders to provide feedback and insights.
- Monitor vehicle performance and conduct in-field testing to ensure operational safety.
- Prepare vehicles daily for in-field operations, including safety checks and system readiness.
- Submit detailed reports to support system advancements and operational improvements.
- Be prepared for the actions of other drivers and pedestrians as well as for unexpected events.
- Be alert and distraction free while in vehicles.
What You Need
- Experience as a professional driver, driving instructor, AV operator, motorsports racer, or in another role built around a serious commitment to safety
- A valid US driving license for the last 3+ years
- A clean driving record with no DUIs, drug, and/or alcohol-related offenses within the last 5 years
- The instincts to spot a hazardous situation early and react quickly and safely, even when others make mistakes around you
- Solid working knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations
- Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail
- A willingness to work in various weather conditions and comfortable driving on different types of roads
- A genuine sense of ownership and responsibility behind the wheel
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of vehicle technology and control systems
- A defensive driving or safe driving certification
- Additional courses in Safety Driving or Defensive Driving
Benefits
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer Subsidized Healthcare Benefits thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
- 401(k) package
Available Work Schedules
We offer full-time positions with both morning (AM) and evening (PM) shifts available. All schedules are 5 days per week, with two consecutive days off.
Morning Shifts: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Tuesday – Saturday
- Wednesday – Sunday
- Thursday – Monday
- Friday – Tuesday
- Saturday – Wednesday
- Sunday – Thursday
Evening Shifts: 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM
- Monday – Friday
- Tuesday – Saturday
- Wednesday – Sunday
- Thursday – Monday
- Friday – Tuesday
- Saturday – Wednesday
- Sunday – Thursday
Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed through our trusted Employer of Record partner, who manages payroll, benefits, and local compliance on our behalf. You will work day-to-day with the Avride team and be fully integrated into our culture and operations. This job is onsite and available to candidates local to the Dallas, Texas area.
Avride values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas.
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Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation, sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.
Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application or hiring process, or to perform the essential functions of a job, please email jobs@avride.ai .
From Avride's job posting, checked Oct 11, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
The application
Your details and CV, then 17 questions (8 written).
- 1.I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require current or future visa sponsorship.Yes or no
- 2.Are you currently based in the Dallas area, and are you available to work full-time in a driving role within the Dallas/Irving region?Yes or no
- 3.Have you previously worked at Avride, either directly or through HireArt as a contract employee? If so, please share dates and the name of your prior supervisor.Written answer
- 4.Have you previously interviewed for the Avride Safety Driver position within the past 90 days through Avride, HireArt, or another staffing agency? Note: Candidates are only permitted to interview for the Avride Safety Driver position once eWritten answer
- 5.This role requires advanced driving skills, including strong safety awareness, hazard anticipation, and precise vehicle control. Please describe how you developed these skills and where you gained your driving experience. Include any relevaWritten answer
- 6.Please indicate any professional driving courses/classes you have taken such as High-performance or precision driving classes, AV driving courses, Defensive Driving, CDL or other.Written answer
- 7.What interests you about electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, and how have you engaged with or learned about this space?Written answer
- 8.Describe a time when you had to react quickly to avoid a dangerous situation while driving. What did you notice, what action did you take, and what was the outcome?Written answer
- 9.This role requires basic technical understanding, including computer use, troubleshooting, and installing or uploading software. Please describe your experience performing these types of tasks.Written answer
- 10.If selected for this role, you will report to our Dallas, Texas facility each day to pick up an Avride vehicle. Uber driving routes will be in and around the Downtown Dallas area. Do you acknowledge that these locations are acceptable to yoYes or no
- 11.If selected for this role, you will be required to complete a driving history check, background check, and drug screening. Do you acknowledge and understand that these three items are part of the hiring process?Yes or no
- 12.First Choice Shift Selection - Currently offered shifts for Safety Drivers are five days a week. Please your first choice shift from the options below. AM shifts pay $25 hourly, PM shifts pay $25 hourly but also offer monthly incentives equPick one (13 options)
- 13.Second Choice Shift Selection - Currently offered shifts for Safety Drivers are five days a week. Please your second choice shift from the options below.Pick one
- 14.Are you 25 years of age or older? (Note: Candidates under 25 can still be considered for the role.Yes or no
- 15.If you are currently under 25 years of age, do you currently have an active Uber Rideshare Driver account? (Not UberEats, but a rideshare account picking up passengers)Pick any
- 16.Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Can you perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodation?Yes or no · optional
- 17.If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential duties of the job, please describe the accommodation requested below. (Note: You are not required to disclose specific medical diagnoses).Written answer · optional
From Avride's apply page, checked Oct 11, 2026.
About Avride
Safety Drivers supervising autonomous delivery robots and vehicles.
How it pays: Hourly, regular payroll.
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