Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver
Drive 26–30 ft box trucks manually while monitoring Gatik’s autonomous driving system, collecting test data, and feeding feedback to engineering teams to refine self-driving freight tech.
- Compensation
- $27–$31 / hr
- Location
- Denison, TX
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Logistics
- Posted
Must have
- Experience: 3+ years of professional driving experience, including 1+ year in 26–30 ft box trucks (Required).
- Licensing: Valid CDL and clean Motor Vehicle Record (Required).
- Safety & Ownership Mindset: Commitment to prioritizing safety and fleet integrity over speed.
- Tech Proficiency: Comfortable with Samsara ELD, timecard tools, Slack, email, and diagnostic apps.
- Communication: Clear report writing, precise DVIR record-keeping, and strong vendor communication skills.
- Physical Ability: Able to mount/dismount trucks using three points of contact and react quickly in tight seating spaces.
- Requirements: Variable/rotating shift availability; must pass background check and drug screening; open to working through agency partners.
Full description
Who we are
Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.
The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.
About the role
Join Gatik in Denison, TX and help support the future of autonomous trucking. In this role, you will operate CDL or box trucks while working alongside advanced vehicle technology that powers Gatik’s middle-mile logistics network.
We’re looking for experienced, safety-focused drivers who are comfortable with new technology and excited to be part of the next generation of freight transportation.
What You’ll Do
- Drive & Test: Safely operate 26–30 ft box trucks, monitor diagnostic screens, and execute test runs.
- Maintain Vehicle Standards: Proactively manage vehicle upkeep, coordinate vendor repairs, and ensure no truck returns to service with unresolved defects.
- Rigorous DVIRs: Complete accurate pre- and post-trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) to catch and document issues before hit the road.
- Engineering Feedback: Record software and hardware behavior clearly to help refine autonomous technology.
- Proactive Ownership: Escalate risks early, follow through on maintenance requests, and take full responsibility for vehicle readiness.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 3+ years of professional driving experience, including 1+ year in 26–30 ft box trucks (Required).
- Licensing: Valid CDL and clean Motor Vehicle Record (Required).
- Safety & Ownership Mindset: Commitment to prioritizing safety and fleet integrity over speed.