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Kodiak

Safety Driver, Commercial

KodiakLancaster, TX
Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28
Full-timetransportation and cdldelivery serviceswarehouse and logistics

Quick Summary

Safety Driver for Kodiak Robotics operating autonomous-enabled commercial trucks on over-the-road freight routes across the southern United States.

Skills & Keywords

CDL driverautonomous truckscommercial freightsafety operations

What You’ll Do

  • Safely operate autonomous-enabled commercial trucks on both local and over-the-road freight routes, maintaining full situational awareness at all times.
  • Take control of the vehicle when required to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and mission success.
  • Conduct thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and roadworthiness.
  • Execute assigned commercial routes in alignment with dispatch instructions, customer schedules, and operational priorities.
  • Communicate timely updates regarding route status, delays, or issues to Operations and Command Center teams.
  • Adhere strictly to all FMCSA regulations, hours-of-service requirements, and company safety policies.
  • Represent Kodiak professionally with customers, partners, and the public during all commercial operations.
  • Maintain accurate trip documentation and operational records as required.
  • Support continuous improvement by providing feedback on vehicle performance, route conditions, and operational processes.
  • Uphold Kodiak’s safety-first culture while operating in live highway and customer-facing environments.

Compensation & Benefits

Total rewards package

At Kodiak, you’ll work at the forefront of autonomous trucking, supporting real-world commercial deployments that are shaping the future of freight. 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.

Benefits included

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Stock & Equity
Bonuses
Life Insurance
Disability
Parental Leave
Paid Vacation
Wellness
Transportation
Discounts & Perks

What You'll Bring

  • Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
  • Minimum 3+ years of recent, verifiable Class A driving experience.
  • Ability to safely operate company vehicles as an essential function of the position.
  • Have and maintain a clean driving record that meets requirements for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy.
  • Ability to pass a background check, drug test, MVR review, DOT physical, and a practical driving assessment.
  • Light computer skills required; training provided.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in high-awareness roles (test driving, autonomous/ADAS validation, specialized transport) is a strong plus.
Kodiak

Kodiak

Mountain View, CA

Mountain View, CA

About Kodiak

Kodiak Robotics develops autonomous trucking technology for freight transportation.

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