Kodiak · 1 week ago
Safety Driver, Commercial
Lancaster, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$37/hr - $60/hr
3+ years expKodiak Robotics, Inc. is a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. As a Safety Driver, Commercial, you will operate autonomous-enabled trucks on commercial freight routes, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering freight for Kodiak's partners.
Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Safely operate autonomous-enabled commercial trucks on both local and over-the-road freight routes, maintaining full situational awareness at all times
Take control of the vehicle when required to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and mission success
Conduct thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and roadworthiness
Execute assigned commercial routes in alignment with dispatch instructions, customer schedules, and operational priorities
Communicate timely updates regarding route status, delays, or issues to Operations and Command Center teams
Adhere strictly to all FMCSA regulations, hours-of-service requirements, and company safety policies
Represent Kodiak professionally with customers, partners, and the public during all commercial operations
Maintain accurate trip documentation and operational records as required
Support continuous improvement by providing feedback on vehicle performance, route conditions, and operational processes
Uphold Kodiak’s safety-first culture while operating in live highway and customer-facing environments
Qualification
Required
Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record
Minimum 3+ years of recent, verifiable Class A driving experience
Ability to pass a background check, drug test, MVR review, DOT physical, and a practical driving assessment
Light computer skills required; training provided
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred
Experience in high-awareness roles (test driving, autonomous/ADAS validation, specialized transport) is a strong plus
Benefits
Clean, newer vehicles
Snacks and Drinks provided
Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Accrued PTO and generous parental leave policies
Facility is located in Lancaster, TX - 3901 Corporate Dr Ste 300
Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
Company
Kodiak
Endlessly adaptable. Always reliable. Through the endless demands of a world in constant motion, Kodiak helps you get the job done.
201-500 employees
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2023 (7)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$494.9MKey Investors
Horizon Technology FinanceAliya Capital PartnersU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-31Post Ipo Debt· $30M
2025-09-25Post Ipo Equity· $145M
2025-09-25IPO
Leadership Team
Don Burnette
Founder & CEO
Andreas Wendel
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
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