Test Driver- EV Step Vans (non-CDL)

Company Overview
Automotive Testing and Development Services (ATDS) is a dynamic, full-service engineering and testing firm dedicated to advancing vehicle performance and safety. We collaborate with clients across North America to test and develop a wide range of vehicles, from small engines to heavy-duty trucks, ensuring they meet industry standards and customer expectations.

Overview
In this role, you will be responsible for safely operating various trucks along predetermined city and highway routes to accumulate mileage as part of vehicle testing programs. If you enjoy driving and want to contribute to real-world vehicle development in a supportive environment, this is a great opportunity to join an established and respected organization.

Responsibilities

Daily

Drive engineering and demo fleet vans
Operate, think, work, and react in a fast paced environment where time is often of the essence.
Drive the vehicles in a safe manner - conforming to speed limits and traffic law as well as conducting a basic pre-drive safety inspection on a daily basis
Report on issues identified using clear descriptions, taking pictures and video recording if appropriate - using laptop and phone applications to share collected data
Perform basic data logger download procedure and via laptop sharing collected data with test engineers - Instructions to be provided
Conduct extensive walking between test vehicles, office, vehicles workshops and charging locations
Assume basic and limited responsibility for the demo and engineering fleet - Daily health check of all vehicles at Garden Grove - battery state, doors / windows closed / Parked appropriately, noting cleanliness and damage

Occasionally / Periodically / Ongoing

Document test routes and test events (such as EV charging stations) in a formal manner to retain knowledge and experience of the local test driving opportunities and infrastructure
Wash the test vehicles (interior, exterior, glass) maintaining the fleet to a presentable and professional standard - using local vendors (Jet washes)
Oversee parking spaces for test and demo vehicles. Moving vehicles when appropriate to create a safe, clear parking lot environment
Prepare vehicles for special events by ensuring that they presentable, in the correct location / staged, Clean of debris or foreign items, battery charged
Prepare test vehicles for engineering testing and special events - Load ballast, adding / removing test equipment (up to 50lb lifting)
Support logistics between Harbinger garden grove locations regarding vehicle and equipment moves

Experience

Prior experience in delivery driving, courier services, or warehouse operations involving box trucks or similar vehicles
Familiarity with commercial driving practices
Knowledge of vehicle safety standards and basic maintenance procedures
Customer service skills to communicate effectively with team members and support staff
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; experience operating manual transmission preferred

How to Apply
Please apply directly through Indeed by submitting your resume and a summary of your relevant driving experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted for further steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc. offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc. has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

Pay: $19.00 per hour

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