CDL A Test Driver

What Makes This Job Different

• No freight deliveries.
• No loading and unloading cargo.
• Hourly pay with predictable scheduling.
• Drive cutting-edge vehicles before they reach the market.
• Work alongside engineers and development teams.
• Travel opportunities throughout the United States.
• Help improve the trucks and technologies drivers will use for years to come.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial test vehicles in real-world driving conditions.
• Evaluate vehicle performance and collect valuable data for engineering teams.
• Document observations, concerns, and vehicle performance in detailed reports.
• Use tablets, electronic logging systems, and vehicle maintenance software.
• Communicate regularly with technicians, engineers, and project teams.
• Participate in ride-alongs and specialized testing events.
• Support vehicle transportation and testing activities in various states when needed.
• Properly manage travel documentation, receipts, and expense reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a medical examiners certification (MEC).
• Minimum 3 years of safe commercial driving experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Able to follow detailed testing procedures.
• Comfortable using technology such as tablets, electronic logs, and vehicle software systems.
• Able to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL endorsements.
• Passenger endorsement or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Experience with vehicle inspections and maintenance reporting.
• Experience securing vehicles with chains, straps, and tie-down system.

Physical Ability

• To lift up to 60 pounds.
• To sit for extended periods, often 8+ hours per shift.
• To enter and exit commercial vehicles frequently.
• To perform vehicle inspections in various weather conditions.

Interpersonal Skills

• Able to work cooperatively in diverse & challenging environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and receptive to new requests.