CDL A Test Driver

CDL A Test Driver

$1,000 Sign-on bonus

$27.00 an hour

Roush has an immediate need for a full-time CDL A Test Driver. Get paid to test drive prototype trucks and give feedback to the development team. NO DELIVERIES and home every day! Retirees welcome! Veterans welcome! This position is driving on a bumpy durability test track and is located in Madras, Oregon.

Our full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more.

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. The CDL A Test Driver is responsible for evaluating a variety of CDL license required vehicles. The role will drive vehicles on a durability test track and report any functional issues encountered while driving. The role will evaluate vehicle features and systems and provide feedback related to vehicle performance and issues.

As a CDL A Test Driver, you will be responsible for:

• Safely operating class A commercial vehicles, which may include electric and autonomous vehicles, in compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) rules
• Driving vehicles on specified routes or test track
• Documenting functional issues encountered while driving
• Testing vehicle features and systems and evaluating vehicle performance
• Completing required paperwork to document issues
• Hooking and un-hooking trailers
• Documenting and logging all work and rest periods and miles spent driving using an electronic logging device (ELD)
• Retaining fuel/toll and hotel receipts
• Complying with all DOT rules and regulations including hours of service (HOS) and pre and post trip inspections
• Reporting defects, accidents or violations immediately

To be considered as a CDL A Test Driver, you will need:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A valid Class A commercial driver's license
• 3+ years of recent, verifiable Class A driving (CDL A) experience
• Ability to pass a DOT physical examination and DOT drug test
• Ability to pass a background check
• An excellent driving record
• Willingness and ability to drive on a bumpy test track
• Willingness and ability to work afternoon shift 2:30 PM - 11PM
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for documentation of the testing
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations including (HOS) limitations
• Ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle

If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.