Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver
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Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver for Gatik operating box trucks and providing engineering feedback to support Level 4 autonomous middle-mile logistics technology development.
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At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment’s sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.
We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.
Who we are:
Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.
The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.
- Drive & Test Safely operate 26–30 ft box trucks, monitor diagnostic screens, and execute test runs.
- Maintain Vehicle Standards Proactively manage vehicle upkeep, coordinate vendor repairs, and ensure no truck returns to service with unresolved defects.
- Rigorous DVIRs Complete accurate pre- and post-trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) to catch and document issues before hit the road.
- Engineering Feedback Record software and hardware behavior clearly to help refine autonomous technology.
- Proactive Ownership Escalate risks early, follow through on maintenance requests, and take full responsibility for vehicle readiness.
- Experience: 3+ years of professional driving experience, including 1+ year in 26–30 ft box trucks (Required).
- Licensing Valid CDL and clean Motor Vehicle Record (Required).
- Safety & Ownership Mindset Commitment to prioritizing safety and fleet integrity over speed.
- Tech Proficiency Comfortable with Samsara ELD, timecard tools, Slack, email, and diagnostic apps.
- Communication: Clear report writing, precise DVIR record-keeping, and strong vendor communication skills.
- Physical Ability Excellent agility and reaction time to move quickly within confined cab seating without disturbing controls.
- Cab Access Ability to repeatedly mount and dismount 26–30 ft trucks using 3-point contact.
- Requirements Variable/rotating shift availability; must pass background check and drug screening; open to working through agency partners.
- Bloomberg: Autonomous Trucking Firm Gatik Inks Contracts Worth $600 Million
- Forbes: Hundreds’ Of Gatik Robot Delivery Trucks Headed For U.S. Roads
- Forbes:Gatik And Loblaw Announce Largest Commercial Deployment Of AV Trucks
- Forbes: Forget robotaxis. Upstart Gatik sees middle-mile deliveries as the path to profitable AVs
- Tech Brew: Gatik AI exec unpacks the regulations that could shape the AV industry
- Business Wire: Gatik Paves the Way for Safe Driverless Operations (‘Freight-Only’) at Scale with Industry-First Third-Party Safety Assessment Framework
- Auto Futures: Autonomous Trucking Group Gatik Secures Investment From NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS
- Automotive News: Gatik foresees hundreds of self-driving trucks on road soon, and that's just the beginning
- Forbes: Isuzu And Gatik Go All In To Scale Up Driverless Freight Services
- Bloomberg: Autonomous Vehicle Startup Takes Off by Picking Off Easier Routes
- Reuters: Driverless vehicles on limited routes bump along despite US robotaxi scrutiny
Gatik AI
Santa Clara, CA
About Gatik AI
Gatik is an autonomous middle-mile logistics company that develops Level 4 autonomous trucks for B2B supply chain and freight transportation services.
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