Overview
Status: Part-time, as needed
Schedule: 6:00 PM - 4:00 AM (hours may fluctuate; shifts may begin as early as 4:30 PM and end around 2:00 AM)
This role supports a critical period during our summer testing season (July–October). Hours and shifts may vary based on vehicle availability and testing requirements.
The Heavy Vehicle Test Driver conducts non-freight test driving of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to support customer evaluations of safety, performance, and durability. Provides clear and accurate feedback on vehicle handling, function, and overall operation.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate and evaluate medium and heavy vehicles—including manual transmission Class 6 and Class 8 tractor-trailers and other CMVs—in a wide range of testing conditions to collect data and provide detailed performance feedback.
- Execute approved durability test schedules in accordance with established procedures.
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate Driver Test Reports, documenting test results, feedback and performance of CMVs with precision and attention to detail.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections as required.
- Perform other related driving/vehicle preparation work as required (such as vehicle shuttling, detailing, light maintenance, washing, etc.).
- Operate vehicles safely in adverse and extreme conditions, including severe winter weather, extreme heat, mountainous terrain, and icy roadways.
- Follow all company and customer policies and procedures.
- Travel periodically to perform over-the-road testing and vehicle transfers as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are a priority, with the ability to clearly report findings, observations and test results from CMV performance.
- Contribute to a positive work environment and promote overall team effort.
- Focus on meeting and exceeding company and customer expectations.
- Responsibilities involve a definite degree of skill, experience, accuracy and cooperation.
- Possess a thorough understanding of company and customer policies and procedures.
- Promote safety awareness and ensure compliance with all safety practices.
- Able to contribute to a team environment.
- Must be flexible and available for travel as required or requested by the customer, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Job Requirements
- Must have an active Class A CDL, a current DOT Medical Examiner's Card and at least 3 years' tractor-trailer experience.
Driving Record Specifications
- No at-fault accidents within the past 3 years.
- No DUIs/DWIs within the past 5 years.
- No major violations in the past 3 years (e.g., 20+ mph over speed limit, reckless driving, license suspension).
- No more than 2 miscellaneous tickets, citations, or violations within the past 3 years.
- Candidates may also be disqualified for other serious or safety-related events not specifically listed above.
Critical Skills
- Safety: Abides by, promotes, and acknowledges all safety practices in keeping with high safety standards and in compliance with FMCSA and DOT regulations.
- Communications: Must provide information and receive feedback in a concise, accurate and detailed manner.
- Dependability: Display ability to successfully and satisfactorily complete assigned tasks.
- Cooperation: Exhibit characteristics of an effective team member focused on a common goal.
- Initiative and Resourcefulness: Possess initiative to take effective action, anticipate needs and perform with available resources.
- Flexibility: Willing and able to expand the scope of responsibilities as business needs require.
- Commitment: Able to accept assigned tasks with a quality result as an objective.
- Dedication: Demonstrate the ability to consistently perform all responsibilities with integrity.
- Role Model: Serve as an example for company\'s vision and values.
- Result Oriented: Accomplish performance targets established by the company and customer.
Other Important Considerations Include
- Safety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug free and pass drug screening prior to employment
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Role requires sitting, standing, and bending for approximately 6 - 8 hours daily.
- Prolonged routine sitting for 2 or more hours.
What We Offer You
- Weekly Pay/Direct Deposit
- Schedule flexibility
- Competitive benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k and Vacation!
- Employee referral bonus, earn up to $500.00 per referral
- Safety, quality and professionalism