Class A Safety Driver

Kodiak
Kermit +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have verifiable commercial driving experience and are open to working in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with verifiable commercial driving experience and a willingness to work in flexible, on-call shifts
    — “Willing and able to work flexible shifts & schedules including nights
  • Individuals who are safety minded and can pass a background check and practical road test
    — “Ability to pass a background check and practical road test
  • Experienced drivers with doubles and triples endorsements who are ready to work with AI-powered autonomous technology
    — “Must have (or be willing to get) doubles and triples endorsements

Things to consider

  • This role may require additional scrutiny for national security-related eligibility checks.
    — “roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny
  • The position may require verification of U.S. person status or citizenship.
    — “verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your clean driving record and safety focus in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Class A CDL License with clean driving record
  • Showcase your experience with commercial trucking and your adaptability to new technologies.
    — “Our Midland/Odessa Operations team is on the cutting edge of working with our partners to improve and integrate our technology in real world conditions
  • Demonstrate your computer skills and willingness to learn new systems during the interview.
    — “Light computer skills required, we will train you
  • Mention your prior experience with freight delivery or autonomous technology integration if applicable.
    — “delivering freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • deploy autonomous technology in real-world conditions
  • ensure safety and efficiency in transportation
Typical background
commercial drivingsafety compliance

Skills & requirements

Required

Commercial DrivingSafety AwarenessAbility To Pass Background ChecksLight Computer Skills

Preferred

Autonomous Vehicle Technology

Stack & domain

Class A CDL LicenseLight Computer SkillsSafety MindedAbility To Work Flexible ShiftsAbility To Work In Fast-paced EnvironmentsDoubles And Triples EndorsementsDOT PhysicalDrivingCommercial Trucking

About the role

Original posting from Kodiak via Greenhouse

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

We are looking for experienced commercial drivers to join our Midland/Odessa operations to help us deploy our autonomous technology.  Our Midland/Odessa Operations team is on the cutting edge of working with our partners to improve and integrate our technology in real world conditions.

What you'll bring:

Class A CDL License with clean driving record

A min. of 3+ years of verifiable current Class A experience

Must have (or be willing to get) doubles and triples endorsements

Ability to pass a background check and practical road test

Pass drug test, MVR and have a current DOT physical

Light computer skills required, we will train you

High school diploma or equivalent

Safety minded

Willing and able to work flexible shifts & schedules including nights

Requires frequent sitting and driving

What we offer:

$39/hr with a 4 on 4 off schedule

100% local driving

Double time for holiday pay

Two weeks paid vacation plus one week paid sick time, available your first year

Cell phone subsidy

Excellent medical, dental & vision plans

90% of monthly healthcare premiums paid for employee and 75% paid for dependents

401k plan

Work with an experienced and agile team to revolutionize transportation.

Clean, newer vehicles

Snacks and Drinks provided

Driver Referral Bonus Plan, $3k per hired referral 

And much more! 

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here](https://endorsed.com/local-law-144). By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact careers@kodiak.ai with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.

Source: Kodiak careers (Greenhouse)

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