Test Driver - Company vehicle provided
- Merritt, BC, Canada
Full-time · Contract
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time · Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years of driving experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Project Overview
We are looking for experienced and safety-focused Test Drivers to support a road data collection project focused on capturing information about road signs, traffic lights, and other road infrastructure.
Drivers will operate a project vehicle along predefined routes and collect high-quality data using specialized equipment installed in the vehicle.
\nKey Responsibilities- Drive assigned routes according to the daily schedule and project instructions.
- Collect data on road signs, traffic lights, road markings, and other relevant road infrastructure.
- Operate and monitor data collection equipment throughout each shift.
- Follow predefined routes accurately and comply with all project procedures.
- Drive safely in a variety of weather and road conditions, including:
- Sunny and low-sun conditions
- Rain and cloudy weather
- Fog
- Snow and snow-covered roads
- Check equipment and data collection setup before and after each shift.
- Safely handle and transfer project SSDs and other equipment as required.
- Send collected SSDs to the Operations Lead after each shift, following the established project process.
- Report any equipment issues, route deviations, incidents, or data collection problems promptly.
- Maintain accurate records and follow all safety and operational guidelines.
- Valid driver's license and a strong, safe driving record.
- 5+ years of driving experience.
- Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Clean criminal/background check.
- Comfortable driving for extended periods and covering assigned routes independently.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and predefined routes.
- Comfortable working with technical equipment and basic digital tools.
- Strong attention to detail and responsibility for project equipment and collected data.
- Willingness to drive in varying weather and road conditions, including snow.
- Good communication skills and ability to report issues clearly.
This project requires drivers to operate vehicles in diverse environmental conditions and locations. Depending on the assigned location and weather, driving may include rain, fog, low sun, snow, and snow-covered roads.
To support safe winter operations, winter tires and snow chains will be provided where required.
Work EnvironmentThis is a field-based role involving significant time on the road. Drivers should be comfortable working independently, following daily route assignments, and maintaining consistent data collection quality throughout each shift.
Previous experience in ADAS, mapping, autonomous vehicle testing, or other automotive data collection projects is strongly preferred.
\nMore about this job
Responsibilities
Drivers will operate a project vehicle along predefined routes to collect high-quality data on road infrastructure using specialized equipment. They are responsible for monitoring equipment, ensuring data integrity, and reporting any issues or incidents promptly.
Requirements
Candidates must have a valid driver's license with a clean record and at least 5 years of driving experience. The role requires the ability to work independently, handle technical equipment, and drive safely in diverse weather conditions.
Skills
- Safe driving
- Data collection
- Equipment operation
- Route navigation
- Attention to detail
- Technical equipment handling
- Communication skills
- Reporting
- Winter driving
Benefits
- Company vehicle provided
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Data & Analytics
- Technology
- Engineering
Keywords
- Test Driver
- Road data collection
- Infrastructure
- ADAS
- Mapping
- Autonomous vehicle testing
- Field-based
- SSD
- MVR
- Data collection equipment
- Safety guidelines
- Winter tires
- Snow chains
- Automotive