Vehicle Operator (CDL) - Night Shift

The role

You will drive Class 8 trucks and passenger vehicles, both manually and in supervised autonomy, on public roads and test tracks. You will complete inspections, keep accurate logs, and give detailed feedback to engineers.

What you will do

• Manually drive Class 8 commercial and passenger vehicles, including mapping, yard moves, transports, drayage, scouting and repositioning.
• Operate Class 8 autonomous vehicles on public roads and test tracks in supervised autonomy, ready to take manual control at any moment.
• Apply Waabi's Takeover Guidance and Policy Takeovers, with active mirror scanning and priority callouts.
• Disengage when a safety, stranding or reputational risk requires it, and give the specific situational detail engineers need.
• Complete pre-trip inspections and post-trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports in Fleetio with clear photo documentation.
• Maintain accurate Motive ELD records and manage your clock across an overnight window so loads are completed compliantly.
• Exit the cab to assess surroundings when conditions warrant, and use hand signals and a spotter for backing.
• Follow platform-specific SOPs and startup procedures, including power-on sequencing and overnight charging.
• Operate customer loads to committed gate, departure and arrival times, and communicate delays as early as possible.
• Support other crews, fleet technicians and facilities, including 5-S standards, readiness work and SOP documentation.

Required qualifications

• Class A Commercial Driver's License and a valid DOT medical certification.
• Minimum of 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.
• Demonstrated 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 overnight, late night, weekend and holiday shifts, and overnight travel.
• Open-minded, collaborative team player who works closely with a Fleet Specialist and cross-functional partners.
• Able to give clear, specific verbal and written feedback about vehicle behavior.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn Waabi's mission, fleet and inspection tooling quickly.
• Passionate about self-driving technology and solving hard problems.

Nice to have

• Previous autonomous vehicle, robotics or vehicle testing experience.
• Substantial prior overnight 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 plans.
• 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.
• Additional benefits tailored to specific country locations.

Before you apply

• Background check and DOT drug and alcohol screening are part of hiring.
• Must be able and willing to work overnight, weekend and holiday shifts, and extended shifts of up to approximately 14 hours.

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.