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CDL Truck Driver - Local

Kett Engineering
New Carlisle, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Kett Engineering is looking for good, dependable, and safe drivers to join our TEST DRIVING team at our customer location in New Carlisle, IN on 2nd Shift.

The full-time TEST DRIVER position requires the test drivers to drive and evaluate advanced test tractor/trailers and other commercial test vehicles for evaluating and documentation purposes. Drivers will be required to drive safely on a proving ground test track and on highway roads.

Test Drivers will will be driving on "real world" durability test routes on various road surfaces throughout an 10 hour shift. During each shift, documentation on feedback will be submitted electronically through smartphone apps. Findings during each shift will be reported in a very clear and concise manner electronically.

***no loading / no unloading***

***no deliveries***

Pay rates: 2nd shift $30/hr

Shift hours: Monday - Friday

2nd: 4:30pm - 2:30am

Requirements:

  • Must have a valid CDL A and DOT Card.
  • Must have the ability to travel periodically to perform over the road testing and vehicle transfers to various locations throughout the U.S.
  • Must have the ability to drive in adverse extreme weather conditions, including harsh winter conditions.
  • Must have a clean driving history for at least the past 3 years. No at-fault accidents, DUIs, DWIs, no moving violations.
  • Must have at least 3 years recent tractor trailer experience. 5 years preferred.
  • Must have at least 1 year of OTR experience.
  • Attention to detail with the ability to communicate findings both verbally and in writing.
  • Able to contribute in a team environment.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug and background screens.
  • Must be tech savvy. Must own a smartphone.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Job requires sitting, standing, and bending for approximately 6-8 hours on a daily basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • OTR: 1 year (Required)
  • tractor trailer: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • CDL A (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Sick Leave

Salary : $28 - $30

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