Test Track Technician, 3rd Shift - Seasonal (Dec. 2026-April 2027)

Smithers•Bay Mills Township, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Track Technician works at the Smithers Winter Test Center (SWTC) in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a facility used for winter testing and performance evaluations of vehicles, tires, and components in extreme cold and hazardous road conditions. This seasonal, third-shift role prepares test surfaces and operates, inspects, fuels, cleans, and helps maintain snow-removal and other equipment. The technician follows supervisor instructions and safety procedures, records data, reports equipment issues, and collaborates with other technicians.

Requirements

Good attendance and attitude.
Ability to follow directions well.
Ability to learn quickly.
Ability to follow safety requirements and procedures.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or one or more years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare test surfaces according to supervisor instructions and test requirements.
Operate various equipment, including 4 x 4 plow trucks, tow-behind snow groomers, water trucks, snow blowers, and other snow-removal equipment.
Fuel equipment as needed and record data as needed.
Inspect equipment before use, including checking oil.
Complete incident reports for equipment repairs or other problems.
Clean and help maintain equipment as needed.
Follow safety requirements and procedures.
Assist other technicians in learning and may provide work leadership to lower-level technicians.
Work effectively with others in a collaborative team environment.
Maintain good attendance and attitude, follow directions, and learn quickly.