Truck Operations Specialist (Autonomous Vehicles)

TL;DR

Truck Operations Specialist (Autonomous Vehicles): Piloting autonomous semi-trucks during on-road and closed-course testing while collecting operational data and feedback for self-driving technology development, with an accent on safety, vehicle monitoring, and real-time issue escalation. Focus on maintaining awareness during extended autonomous operation, adapting to software and operational changes, and supporting reliable commercial trucking pilots.

Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Aledo, El Paso, Houston, or Palmer, Texas, or Phoenix, Arizona; U.S. work authorization is required. Hybrid work environment with terminal-based operations, rotating day and night shifts, weekends, overtime, and up to 50% travel.

Salary: $31.00–$38.50 per hour, approximately $4,960–$6,160 per month.

Company

hirify.global develops self-driving technology for safer and more efficient mobility and commercial trucking.

What you will do

• Pilot autonomous semi-trucks during on-road and closed-course testing.
• Monitor the hirify.global Driver during extended periods of autonomous operation and maintain safe vehicle control.
• Record real-time feedback on autonomy and platform performance for engineering teams.
• Escalate operational blockers, suggest solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain knowledge of software and operational changes, required certifications, and third-party platform access.
• Represent hirify.global professionally when interacting with the public and support operational goals.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of commercial truck-driving experience.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and interstate Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Driving record meeting Motor Vehicle Report guidelines and all DOT qualifications, including a DOT physical.
• Ability to work rotating day, night, weekend, and overtime shifts; up to 50% travel may be required.
• Successful completion of pre-employment, post-incident, and randomized drug testing under FMCSA requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication, proactive decision-making, and minimum age of 21.

Nice to have

• Truck driver trainer or instructor experience.
• Truck technician experience or experience in operations, technology, customer service, or automotive work.
• Experience with G Suite, command-line interfaces, or technology tools.
• Inquisitive, problem-solving attitude and experience working collaboratively.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month assignment with potential for extension.
• Benefits eligibility included.
• In-person collaboration within a hybrid work environment.
• Safety-focused culture with an emphasis on integrity, teamwork, and inclusion.