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Truck Driver - Research Survey (ONET Occupation Study)
Mercor • Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$28/hr
Listed
81d ago
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About this study
Mercor is building a new, more accurate version of ONET — the U.S. government's framework for describing occupations and the tasks they involve. We are gathering input directly from experienced practitioners to improve how the work of truck drivers is described.
What you'll do
Complete a one-time online survey/interview about your day-to-day work as a truck driver. It takes up to 30 minutes.
There may be an optional follow-up survey, task, or short interview afterward, which would be paid separately.
Pay
- Pay is set in proportion to the expected hourly wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers~. The initial task is~ 30 minutes, so it pays roughly half an hour at that rate, with the potential for additional paid tasks later.
Who we're looking for
2+ years of experience working specifically as a truck driver (SOC 53-3032.00 — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers).
U.S.-based.
Currently employed as a truck driver, or employed in the role recently — we are not looking for people who left the profession many years ago.
You must have actually held a heavy or tractor-trailer truck driver role. Trainees or people with only general driving experience are not a fit unless they have genuinely worked as a truck driver.
Reference for the occupation: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/53-3032.00
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
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Common questions
Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?
Mercor places you with one client for a defined engagement, like 'Python Tutor for 3 months', rather than having you grab small tasks from a shared queue. Most roles function as steady contract work, not one-off gigs.
Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.
What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?
No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
What does Generalist work look like for a Truck Driver - Research Survey (ONET Occupation Study)?
Tasks here are scoped to Generalist, not generic labeling. As a Truck Driver - Research Survey (ONET Occupation Study), expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Generalist) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Generalist background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
AI Training and Research are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $28/hr, an hourly rate. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.