Tactical Development Truck Operator (Autonomous Vehicles)

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States; onsite work from an hirify.global office is required 5 days per week. The role includes frequent domestic travel of up to 90%, rotating day and night shifts, weekends, and overtime.

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

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous driving technology for safer and more efficient transportation and logistics.

What you will do

• Operate Class 8 trucks equipped with autonomous vehicle technology while following safety protocols, DOT regulations, and technical driving procedures.
• Execute test missions on public roads and closed courses to evaluate software changes and collect high-quality data for engineering teams.
• Work in two-person operations teams, including monitoring real-time data feeds, managing mission software, and troubleshooting equipment.
• Perform DOT inspections and enhanced pre-trip checks covering sensor calibration and mission software updates.
• Flag and tag road events such as construction and unusual traffic behavior for later engineering analysis.
• Provide detailed operational feedback and perform basic troubleshooting with remote guidance from engineers.

Requirements

• Interstate Class A Commercial Driver’s License and a valid United States driver’s license.
• United States work authorization is required; candidates must pass DOT physical, medical certification, MVR, and required drug and alcohol testing.
• At least 25 years of age and a minimum of 3 years of commercial truck-driving experience.
• Mechanical aptitude for basic vehicle-system troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Proficiency with laptops, tablets, Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets, plus experience using Jira.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, proactive decision-making, collaboration, and willingness to work rotating shifts and travel frequently.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month assignment with potential to extend.
• Annual bonus, equity compensation, and employee benefits.
• Work across diverse traffic, weather, and road conditions, including urban, rural, interstate, and construction environments.
• Safety-focused environment centered on autonomous transportation development.
• Physical work includes prolonged sitting while driving and lifting up to 50 pounds for equipment handling and cargo securing.