CDL B Test Driver

CDL B Test Driver

Plymouth, MI

Overview

Salary Range $24.00

Description

Kett Engineering is seeking a CDL Test Driver to work out of a test center in Plymouth, Michigan for a 12 month contract.

Drivers will operate the vehicle independently and will be responsible for initiating, operating, and troubleshooting the client provided data acquisition system. Previous vehicle testing experience, issue documentation, and troubleshooting skills are highly valued for this role. Data collection activities will take place in Southeast Michigan, and Monday through Friday availability is required. Weekend shifts may be requested if the project falls behind efficiency targets. The project will run one shift per day, but participants must remain flexible. Drivers will interact daily with the client's project manager, technicians, and engineers. A daily submission of the project timesheet is required.

Vehicle: 19,500 lb box truck and/or flatbed truck.

The objective of this data collection program is to acquire powertrain durability and verification data in real-world traffic conditions across Southeast Michigan public roads, spanning all operational conditions, including weather, lighting, and seasonal variability. The primary focus is to capture data across diverse road classes and infrastructure configurations, with exposure to varied traffic environments, rare events, and edge-case scenarios essential for powertrain development and performance evaluation. Specific routes and targeted scenario types will be incorporated into the daily route plan, which will be provided by the client.

Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Pay rate: $22/hr.

Requirements:

• Valid CDL B license
• Current DOT Card
• Clean driving record- no tickets, accidents or suspensions
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
• Experience writing detailed reports; preferred
• Must be computer literate