AV & Drone
Autonomous Vehicle Operator
About the role
HireArt is helping our client find Autonomous Vehicle Operators to support the testing and development of autonomous vehicle technology. In this role, you'll safely operate company test vehicles in both manual and autonomous driving modes on public roads and closed courses. You'll work closely with the Vehicle Operations team to support data collection, vehicle readiness, and daily testing activities.
The ideal candidate is safety-focused, has strong driving skills, and is comfortable operating development vehicles while following established procedures and documenting testing activities. Potential travel to Palo Alto, CA, may be required for training purposes. As an Autonomous Vehicle Operator, you will: Prepare development vehicles for testing, including proper setup, inspections, and shutdown procedures.
Safely operate development vehicles in manual and autonomous driving modes on public roads and closed courses. Perform basic troubleshooting to address vehicle or operational issues as needed. Support occasional testing activities at closed-course test tracks. Complete administrative tasks, including submitting debrief reports and tracking daily productivity. Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
From HireArt's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
About HireArt
Contract vehicle operators, safety drivers, teleoperators and robot operators hired and employed by HireArt for autonomous vehicle and robotics companies, at $23 to $40 an hour on most postings.
How it pays: HireArt is the employer: its site describes its contract workers as W2 employees and its service as an employer of record. Postings are full or part time on shifts the client sets.
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