Test Track Driver

Penn State University•Ferguson Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Test Track Driver - Grade 6 to join the team. Duties include: Drive bus, heavy truck, autonomous and connected, or other vehicles Drive vehicles for various tests and test maneuvers in accordance with established procedures Monitor vehicle gauges and indicators to ensure that vehicle is operating within the specified normal ranges Maintain logs and provide written documentation as necessary Under the direction of Faculty, Supervisor, Test Technician, etc., assist with tests and test set-up, such as preparing dynamometer Operate truck to haul materials, sweep track, plow snow, and spread anti-skid material Operate lawn mower and tractor to cut grass, remove snow, etc. Fuel vehicles with fuels such as diesel, gasoline, methanol, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, and electric batteries Maintain and check vehicle fluid levels Drive vehicles to and from Altoona Bus Testing Center and other locations as assigned Record required information in driver’s log book and report all problems to Supervisor or Shift Leader Operate equipment such as vehicle hoists, dynamometer, forklift, high lift, skid steer, pneumatic tools, drills, saws, and axle scales; perform welding of broken parts on tractor, lawn mower, snow plow, etc. Load and unload vehicles by hand/or mechanical devices At the direction of Shift Leader or Supervisor, perform routine maintenance on tractors, lawn mowers, snow plows, etc. Maintain inventory, supplies, tools, and equipment at work site Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition

Requirements

Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data.
Requires a Pennsylvania Commercial Driver`s License (CDL) Class A with passenger endorsement (P).
Over 3 months up to and including 12 months of effective experience.

Responsibilities

Drive bus, heavy truck, autonomous and connected, or other vehicles
Drive vehicles for various tests and test maneuvers in accordance with established procedures
Monitor vehicle gauges and indicators to ensure that vehicle is operating within the specified normal ranges
Maintain logs and provide written documentation as necessary
Under the direction of Faculty, Supervisor, Test Technician, etc., assist with tests and test set-up, such as preparing dynamometer
Operate truck to haul materials, sweep track, plow snow, and spread anti-skid material
Operate lawn mower and tractor to cut grass, remove snow, etc.
Fuel vehicles with fuels such as diesel, gasoline, methanol, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, and electric batteries
Maintain and check vehicle fluid levels
Drive vehicles to and from Altoona Bus Testing Center and other locations as assigned
Record required information in driver’s log book and report all problems to Supervisor or Shift Leader
Operate equipment such as vehicle hoists, dynamometer, forklift, high lift, skid steer, pneumatic tools, drills, saws, and axle scales; perform welding of broken parts on tractor, lawn mower, snow plow, etc.
Load and unload vehicles by hand/or mechanical devices
At the direction of Shift Leader or Supervisor, perform routine maintenance on tractors, lawn mowers, snow plows, etc.
Maintain inventory, supplies, tools, and equipment at work site
Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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