What's the salary for this Class A CDL Driver role?

Kodiak Robotics lists a starting salary of $39.

How much experience is required?

At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Class A CDL Driver role.

Does Kodiak Robotics sponsor work visas for this role?

Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Class A CDL Driver role at Kodiak Robotics.

Class A CDL Driver at Kodiak Robotics

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Class A CDL Driver will operate company vehicles to support the deployment of Kodiak Robotics' autonomous technology in real-world conditions. Candidates should possess a valid Class A CDL license, have at least three years of driving experience, and be safety-minded, with a willingness to work flexible shifts. This position is ideal for experienced drivers looking to be part of an innovative team at the forefront of autonomous transportation.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Kodiak Robotics's career page.
Kodiak Robotics has 71 other open roles including Software Engineer, Controls (MATLAB), Winter 2027 Intern, Data Engineering, Class A CDL Driver.

Quick facts

What's the salary for this Class A CDL Driver role?: Kodiak Robotics lists a starting salary of $39.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Class A CDL Driver role.
Does Kodiak Robotics sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Class A CDL Driver role at Kodiak Robotics.

From the original posting

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:

Valid 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 safely operate company vehicles as an essential function of the position
Ability to maintain a clean driving record that meets requirements for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy.
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 6 on 4 off schedule
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.

Class A CDL Driver

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