Kodiak Robotics

Safety Driver, Commercial

Lancaster, TX

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago

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About the role

The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector.
In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer.
As a Safety Driver, Commercial, you'll operate Kodiak's autonomous-enabled trucks on real-world, over-the-road commercial freight routes.

Support continuous improvement by providing feedback on vehicle performance, route conditions, and operational processes.
Your work directly enables safe, reliable deliveries for our partners while helping scale autonomous technology in live production environments.
Join us in building a safer, more efficient future for trucking - one mile at a time.
Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
You'll partner closely with our Operations, Command Center, and customer teams to safely deliver freight while supporting the continued deployment and validation of Kodiak's autonomous driving technology in production environments.
You'll be responsible for maintaining safety, professionalism, and reliability while operating on highways alongside the public and delivering freight for Kodiak's commercial partners.
At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Take control of the vehicle when required to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and mission success.
Maintain accurate trip documentation and operational records as required.
Light computer skills required

Experience in high-awareness roles (test driving, autonomous/ADAS validation, specialized transport) is a strong plus.

Double time for holiday pay
Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Accrued PTO and generous parental leave policies
Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA

Represent Kodiak professionally with customers, partners, and the public during all commercial operations.
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all.
The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology.

equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-rel

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