Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are:

Our DNA is rooted in automotive design, engineering and testing. We're driven by our dedication to providing the best service there is and by the pride that comes with having earned the trust of the premier names in the industry. We trace our heritage back over 70 years, from the automotive engineering centers in Detroit to the hot weather proving grounds in the Southwest and on to the high tech sophistication of the latest advanced driver-assistance systems being developed by automotive and technology companies worldwide.

What we do:

Technical Professionals Group provides validation, durability, mileage accumulation and quality testing services for vehicle and mechanized equipment projects and programs in the engineering, R&D, quality control and quality assurance sectors of the automotive industry.

What we are looking for:

TPG is seeking a motivated, dependable and safe CDL A Test Driver to support a worldwide automotive company. Successful candidates will test drive commercial vehicles and evaluate pre-production test vehicles on a proving ground, conduct safety inspections, perform specialized test procedures and document findings on driver reports in a clear and concise manner.

Get paid to drive test CDL A vehicles, experience new technology firsthand and give feedback to the development team!

Essential Job Duties

• Safely operate CDL A test vehicles in a wide range of testing conditions.
• Follow detailed instructions for vehicle and component preparation to begin testing. This may include but is not limited to full visual inspection of vehicle including tires, glass, body panels and interior. Checking all vehicle fluids, air pressure, and function of components.
• Collect data through various data acquisition systems and communicate in accordance with customer protocol
• Other duties as requested

Education & Certifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Forklift certified (preferred)

Safety

• Able to drive safely in various conditions, follow policies and take ownership for working safely to avoid risks to self and others
• Minimum of 10 years of driving experience with excellent driving record (professional driving experience preferred)
• Safety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug free. Alcohol consumption not permitted 8 hours prior to beginning of start of shift.
• Able to safely drive in heavy traffic and adverse weather conditions.
• May support training of others on performance and safe driving skills.
• Document near misses, make suggestions for reduction of risk exposure and communicate all damage to vehicle including scrapes, dings etc. Participate in and support corrective action plans as requested.

Physical

• Must be able to lift 60 lbs
• Able to sit for prolonged periods routinely exceeding two or more hours
• Suspension component wear testing is designed to expose vehicles to periodic harsh road conditions.

Interpersonal

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

Important ItemS

• Safety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug free and pass drug screen.

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