Vehicle Operator (CDL) - Day Shift

The role

You will manually drive Class 8 commercial vehicles and supervise the Waabi Driver on public roads and test tracks. You will also complete inspections, keep accurate logs, and give detailed feedback that helps improve the autonomous system.

What you will do

• Manually drive Class 8 commercial and passenger vehicles, including mapping, yard moves, transports, drayage and repositioning.
• Operate Class 8 autonomous vehicles in supervised autonomy and be ready to take manual control at any moment.
• Apply Waabi's takeover guidance and disengage when safety or other risks require it.
• Complete pre-trip inspections and post-trip reports in Fleetio with photo documentation.
• Maintain accurate Motive ELD records and manage your clock for compliant loads.
• Follow platform-specific SOPs and startup procedures for assigned trucks.
• Run customer loads to committed times and communicate delays early.
• Give clear, specific feedback on vehicle performance and support annotation work.
• Support other crews, fleet technicians and facilities, including 5-S standards.

Required qualifications

• Class A Commercial Driver's License and valid DOT medical certification.
• At least three years of recent commercial driving experience with combination vehicles.
• Exemplary motor vehicle record, background check, and DOT drug and alcohol screening results, reviewed individually.
• Ability to use an electronic logging device and manage Hours of Service compliance independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
• Able and willing to work the described day shift, including flexible hours and extended shifts.
• Open-minded, collaborative team player.
• Able to give clear verbal and written feedback about vehicle behavior.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn fleet and inspection tools quickly.
• Passion for self-driving technology and solving hard problems.

Nice to have

• Previous autonomous vehicle, robotics or vehicle testing experience.
• Substantial prior long-haul or team-driving experience.
• Experience troubleshooting computer systems.
• Enhanced Pre-trip Inspector (EIP) certification.
• A million-mile safe driving record or equivalent recognition.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity awards.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid parental, medical and family care leave.
• Generous PTO policy.
• 401(k) or RRSP retirement savings options.
• Health savings account contribution options.
• Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals when in office.
• Regular team building activities and social events on-site, off-site and virtually.

Before you apply

• Background check and DOT drug and alcohol screening are required, reviewed individually.
• Work includes weekend, holiday and overnight travel.

About the company

Waabi is a technology start-up building generative AI for the physical world, starting with autonomous trucks. It has offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas and Pittsburgh.