Test Driver

This position is responsible for efficiently driving customer vehicles assigned by management on an evaluation route, executing evaluation procedures, and work instructions in order to collect and report accurate data.

Essential Functions: 

1. Drive vehicles and perform all assigned tasks with safety as first consideration 
2. Drive all assigned vehicles in a responsible manner, while obeying all traffic laws and any other rules, procedures, and special instructions prescribed by management, and customers 
3. Display excellent demonstrated driving skills documented by a supervised field evaluation and a good driving history acknowledged by DMV records 
4. Maintain the integrity of the evaluation route and procedures 
5. Observe and record (in written logs and reports) required data per customer requirements 
6. Perform basic supervised care of vehicles as required; check for damage / drive vehicle with safety and care as a first consideration etc. 
7. Perform duties in an efficient and effective manner in order to meet or exceed customer expectations 
8. Maintain a professional manner, in deed, work and dress representing both Kett and our customers 
9. Perform other duties as required by management and the customer 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Promote safety awareness and assure compliance with all safety practices 
2. Complete training in all paperwork, reporting procedures and practices as per work instruction 
3. Contribute to a positive work environment and promote overall team effort 
4. Focus on meeting and exceeding customer and Kett expectations 
5. Possess a thorough understanding of schedule operations, Kett and customer policies and procedures and Kett’s Vision and Values 
6. Good communication skills, verbal and written 
7. Ability to complete concise and accurate documentation 
8. Remain flexible supporting varying workloads and schedule changes 

Job Requirements: 

Education:  High school diploma or GED equivalent required.  Basic math skills required.  Must be literate and able to read and write the English Language 

Skills/Experience:   Basic knowledge of vehicle components, systems, and operating procedures.  Ability to drive an automatic and/or manual transmission vehicle.  Must be able to complete training in all durability test procedures and driving routes, availability to meet scheduling requirements. Sufficient computer skills. 

Physical Requirements:  Required to lift up to 50 pounds.  Job requires sitting, standing, and bending for approximately 6 – 8 hours on a daily basis. 

Critical Skills: 

1. Safety- Abides by, promotes and acknowledges all safety practices in keeping with high safety standards 
2. Communications- Must provide information and receive feedback in a concise, accurate and detailed manner 
3. Dependability- Display ability to successfully and satisfactorily complete assigned tasks 
4. Cooperation- Exhibit characteristics of an effective team member focused on a common goal, promotes the development of like qualities in others 
5. Initiative and Resourcefulness- Possess incentive to take effective action, anticipate needs and perform in accordance to resources provided 
6. Flexibility- Must be willing and able to expand the scope of responsibilities as dependent upon requirements of the business environment 
7. Commitment- Able to accept assigned tasks with a quality result as an objective 
8. Focus-Recognizes and operates within the scope of Kett’s Visions and Values 
9. Dedication- Demonstrate the ability to consistently perform all responsibilities with integrity 
10. Result Oriented- Accomplish performance targets established by Kett and the customer 

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