Autonomous Vehicle Operator (Driver) CDL A

Who we are

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.

The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.

About the role

At Gatik, we’re on a mission to revolutionize logistics with cutting-edge autonomous technology. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter to help us safely operate our 35-foot autonomous trucks, delivering dry and refrigerated cargo, collecting valuable data, and tackling any technical challenges that come our way. As an Autonomous Vehicle Operator, you'll play a key role in helping us improve the performance of our driverless vehicles while ensuring timely and safe deliveries for our customers.

Location: Springdale, ArkansasNote: A drug test will be required for consideration.

What you'll do

• Operate Class 7 delivery vehicles (over 26,001 pounds GVWR with air brakes) in both autonomous and manual modes, keeping everyone—drivers, operators, and the public—safe.

• Start by driving vehicles manually before transitioning to autonomous operation.

• Be the face of Gatik for our clients, ensuring great customer service.

• Ensure timely delivery and maintain the integrity of goods during each journey.

• Assist with loading and unloading customer goods using tools like pallet jacks, carts, dollies, and lift gates.

• Keep the dispatch team updated on your route and shift status.

• Record and review data using spreadsheets and other business applications.

• Perform daily checks to ensure the safety and readiness of trucks (fluid levels, tire pressure, etc.).

• Help with special projects like delivering trucks to new locations or testing/installing new equipment.

• Provide valuable feedback to the Operations and Engineering teams to improve vehicle performance.

• Work closely with the team to follow pickup and drop-off procedures on each route.

What we're looking for

• A valid Class A CDL driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• A clean background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record.

• Previous experience in customer relationship management.

• Experience operating box trucks up to 35 feet long.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

• A meticulous, organized, and proactive mindset.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• A good mechanical aptitude and basic mechanical skills.

• Automotive technician experience (preferred).

• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform tasks such as lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs regularly, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders.

Physical Requirenment

• Safely operate a Class 6 box truck in any weather and at any time of day or night during a 12-hour shift.

• Lift and carry boxes up to 50 lbs (23 kg) regularly and occasionally up to 100 lbs (46 kg).

• Perform physical tasks like bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and using tools.

• Use equipment like wheel chocks (weighing about 40 lbs) and pallet jacks to maneuver loads up to 2,000 lbs (910 kg).

• Follow safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment (safety shoes, hard hat, gloves, etc.).

More about Gatik

Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.

We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy. By choosing the middle mile – with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik’s well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.

Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.

Notable News

• Forbes: Forget robotaxis. Upstart Gatik sees middle-mile deliveries as the path to profitable AVs

• Tech Brew: Gatik AI exec unpacks the regulations that could shape the AV industry

• Business Wire: Gatik Paves the Way for Safe Driverless Operations (‘Freight-Only’) at Scale with Industry-First Third-Party Safety Assessment Framework

• Auto Futures: Autonomous Trucking Group Gatik Secures Investment From NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS

• Automotive News: Gatik foresees hundreds of self-driving trucks on road soon, and that's just the beginning

• Forbes: Isuzu And Gatik Go All In To Scale Up Driverless Freight Services

• Bloomberg: Autonomous Vehicle Startup Takes Off by Picking Off Easier Routes

• Reuters: Driverless vehicles on limited routes bump along despite US robotaxi scrutiny

Taking care of our team

At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment’s sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.