Tactical Development Truck Operator (Autonomous Vehicles)

TL;DR

Tactical Development Truck Operator (Autonomous Vehicles): Operating Class 8 trucks equipped with self-driving technology to collect data, execute test missions, and support autonomous vehicle development with an accent on safety-critical driving protocols, mission software, and vehicle systems. Focus on monitoring real-time data, troubleshooting sensors and software, and providing detailed feedback from public-road and closed-course testing.

Location: Based at hirify.global terminals in the United States, including Aledo, Texas, with frequent domestic travel of up to 90%. The role requires rotating shifts, weekends, nights, overtime, and potential relocation or commuting to available terminals.

Salary: $31.00–$38.50 per hour, plus annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous driving technology for transportation and logistics, focused on safer, more efficient, and more accessible mobility.

What you will do

• Operate Class 8 trucks on public roads and closed courses while following detailed autonomous vehicle testing protocols.
• Collect high-quality driving and road-event data for engineering teams using onboard digital tools.
• Work as part of a two-person operations team, including monitoring mission software and real-time data feeds from the passenger seat.
• Perform pre-trip inspections, verify sensor calibration, and confirm mission software readiness.
• Execute basic troubleshooting of software modules, sensors, and vehicle systems with remote engineering support.
• Represent the company professionally while following DOT, FMCSA, and company safety requirements.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and hold a valid U.S. Class A CDL and driver’s license.
• Must pass DOT physical, medical certification, drug and alcohol testing, and Motor Vehicle Report requirements.
• At least 3 years of commercial truck-driving experience and minimum age of 25.
• Mechanical aptitude for basic vehicle-system troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Ability to use laptops, tablets, Google Workspace tools, Jira, and digital mission logs.
• Ability to work extended over-the-road schedules, travel frequently, lift up to 50 pounds, and operate vehicles in varied weather and traffic conditions.

Nice to have

• Experience in Agile or Scrum environments.
• Linux or command-line interface experience.
• Background in aviation, high-stakes logistics, safety-critical operations, or vehicle development and testing.
• Experience with high-fidelity mapping tools and procedures.

Culture & Benefits

• Work alongside engineering and vehicle development specialists on autonomous transportation technology.
• Safety-focused environment with an emphasis on integrity, collaboration, coaching, and continuous learning.
• Annual bonus, equity compensation, and employee benefits.
• Flexible availability is required for rotating shifts, weekends, nights, overtime, and extended travel deployments.

Hiring process

• Application includes verification of U.S. work authorization, CDL qualifications, commercial driving experience, terminal availability, and shift availability.
• Successful candidates must complete required employment, driving-record, medical, and drug and alcohol screenings.