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Kett Engineering
Test Driver - Golden, CO
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$39,805 / year median in Colorado
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Kett Engineering is looking for a project Test Driver to work with us at our customer location in Golden, CO on their 1st and 2nd shift. Successful candidates will drive and evaluate pre-production and prototype test vehicles for an upcoming test project. We are looking for well balanced, dependable, and safe drivers to evaluate vehicles and their systems. Drivers must be able to work 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday. Strong technical and mechanical knowledge preferred. If you are a detail oriented safe driver and a vehicle enthusiast, this is the perfect position for you. Must be familiar with operation of modern automotive electronics such as navigation systems, infotainment and Bluetooth connectivity.
Shift hours:
1st Shift - 7:00 am to 3:30pm 2nd shift: 1:00 pm to 9:30 pmQualifications Requirements:
- Minimum four years licensed driving experience
- Available to work 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday.
- Must be available to work any shift
- Must possess current Colorado Drivers License
- Must be able to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles well
- Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- All candidates will be required to pass a DOT physical, drug screen and driving test Additional desired qualifications: . Strong technical and mechanical aptitude highly preferred
- Familiar with current trends in automotive industry including alternative fuel vehicles; Hybrids, fuel cell etc.
- Ability to learn and operate new vehicle features (
Ex:
GPS, Navigation, Infotainment systems, etc...)- Attention to detail with the ability to communicate finding both verbally and in writing
- Able to contribute in a team environment