Is the Class A Safety Driver role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco Bay Area.

What's the salary range?

Kodiak Robotics lists $55–$55 for this role.

How much experience is required?

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

Where is the role based?

Kodiak Robotics is hiring for this position in San Francisco Bay Area.

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 Safety Driver role at Kodiak Robotics.

Class A Safety Driver at Kodiak Robotics

Joblaze summary

In the role of Class A Safety Driver at Kodiak Robotics, the individual will operate self-driving semi-trucks on public roads while providing critical feedback to the engineering team through driving reports and tests. Candidates should possess a valid Class A CDL and have at least three years of commercial driving experience, along with strong communication skills and flexibility for varied shifts. This position is ideal for experienced drivers looking to contribute to the advancement of autonomous technology in a pioneering company.

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

Is the Class A Safety Driver role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco Bay Area.
What's the salary range?: Kodiak Robotics lists $55–$55 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Class A Safety Driver role.
Where is the role based?: Kodiak Robotics is hiring for this position in San Francisco Bay Area.
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 Safety 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 semi truck drivers to help us test our autonomous technology. Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA

The hourly pay for this full-time position in California is $55.00/hour + bonus + equity + benefits. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.

In this role, you will:

Operate our self-driving semi trucks on public roads.
Complete driving reports and tests in order to provide essential feedback to the engineering team.
Safely operate company vehicles as an essential function of the position
Maintain a clean driving record that meets requirements for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy.

Qualifications:

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
3+ years of commercial driving experience with a clean driving record
Great communication skills
Flexibility to regularly work day, night, and/or weekend shifts
Travel is required
Meet all DOT requirements
No criminal history
Local candidates preferred

The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package

California Pay Range

$55—$55 USD

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 Safety Driver

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