Autonomous Truck Test Driver

The role

You will operate 26–30 ft box trucks and monitor diagnostic screens to support autonomous middle-mile logistics. You will also manage vehicle upkeep, complete inspection reports, and provide engineering feedback on software and hardware behavior.

What you will do

• Safely operate 26–30 ft box trucks
• Monitor diagnostic screens
• Execute test runs
• Manage vehicle upkeep
• Coordinate vendor repairs
• Complete accurate pre- and post-trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs)
• Record software and hardware behavior to help refine autonomous technology
• Escalate risks early
• Follow through on maintenance requests

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of professional driving experience
• 1+ year in 26–30 ft box trucks
• Valid CDL
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record
• Commitment to prioritizing safety and fleet integrity over speed
• Comfortable with Samsara ELD, timecard tools, Slack, email, and diagnostic apps
• Clear report writing
• Precise DVIR record-keeping
• Strong vendor communication skills
• Excellent agility and reaction time to move quickly within confined cab seating
• Ability to repeatedly mount and dismount 26–30 ft trucks using 3-point contact
• Variable/rotating shift availability

Benefits

• Local routes — home daily
• Weekly pay
• Competitive wages
• Solid benefits package
• Unlimited opportunities for growth

Before you apply

• Must pass background check
• Must pass drug screening
• Open to working through agency partners
• Open availability is required

About the company

Gatik is a leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics using proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers.