Class A CDL Driver

Lancaster, TX Autonomous Vehicles Full-time Posted Oct 22, 2026
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About this role

Kodiak AI is hiring a Class A CDL Driver, full-time, on-site in Lancaster, TX, in the Autonomous Vehicles sector.

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.

About the Role

We are looking for experienced commercial drivers to join our Lancaster operations as Assisted Autonomy Drivers to help us deploy our autonomous technology. Our team is on the cutting edge of working with our partners to improve and integrate our technology in real world conditions. Assisted Autonomy allows a trained CDL driver to remotely control a self-driving truck in certain low-speed situations-like tight yards or complex drop-off areas-where a human touch is helpful. It blends remote support with onboard autonomy to create a solution that enables safety and flexibility. All Assisted Autonomy drivers must be experienced and fully licensed, and operate a remote assistance station with intuitive controls including a steering wheel, pedals and brakes to provide guidance to the Kodiak Driver.

What You'll Bring

  • Valid Class A CDL License with clean driving record
  • A minimum of 3+ years of verifiable and recent Class A experience
  • Ability to pass a background check and practical road test
  • Pass drug test, MVR and have a current DOT physical
  • Comfortable working with computers, willing to be flexible with growing responsibilities over time, a growth mindset
  • Passion for being a part of the future of transportation
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Safety Minded
  • Willing and able to work flexible shifts & schedules including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Requires frequent sitting and driving
  • Be able to understand and execute complex testing requirements under test specialist coordination
  • 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

What We Offer

Work with an experienced and agile team to revolutionize transportation.

  • $34/hr base pay with a 4 day on / 3 day 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
  • Clean, newer vehicles
  • Snacks and Drinks provided
  • Driver Referral Bonus Plan

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.

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