Vehicle Test Driver - Mountain View, CA

Applus IDIADA • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

Applus IDIADA is seeking Driver Operators to support vehicle testing and data acquisition. The role involves driving and operating vehicles according to customer specifications across North America, using data acquisition systems, and documenting observations clearly and in detail. Drivers may operate vehicles on predefined routes across varied terrain and weather conditions and are expected to follow project instructions, traffic regulations, and workplace health and safety practices. The position also includes vehicle inspections, reporting, and confidential handling of documentation. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the company’s ongoing needs.

The role requires outdoor test preparation and execution, a flexible schedule, and the ability to work extended hours and weekends. Drivers may drive passenger vehicles for up to eight hours per day and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. The schedule is Monday to Sunday. Compensation is USD 29 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 7–10 years of licensed driving experience.
• Current, unexpired driver’s license.
• Clean driving record for a minimum of 3 years.
• Physically able to support test preparation and execution in an outdoor environment.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work extended hours and weekends.
• Meet workplace health and safety requirements and practices.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to drive passenger vehicles for up to 8 hours a day.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with ADAS features.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle driving services in line with customer specifications.
• Drive and operate vehicles on predefined routes across various terrain and weather conditions.
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after shifts.
• Manage data acquisition systems to ensure accurate data retrieval.
• Drive safely and follow traffic regulations.
• Follow instructions provided by the project manager.
• Complete reporting activities daily and when required by the program manager.
• Maintain documentation with utmost confidentiality.
• Support data acquisition and use proper tagging techniques to document objects, obstacles, and anomalies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED