Test Driver/Operator - San Diego

Test Driver/Operator - San Diego Salary Range: $23.00 - $23.00 Hourly Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level: High School Description Kett Engineering is a 60-year-old company with over 28 years of experience in the automotive testing industry. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and commitment to quality, supported by a dedicated team of professionals who ensure the success of our operations. We are seeking skilled Drivers to join our team at Kett Engineering. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our customer automotive testing across 3 U.S Cities (San Diego, Las Vegas and Detroit). Your local contributions will directly impact our mission to provide top-notch services to leading automotive manufacturers. Responsibilities 40+ hours per week Up to 9 hour days of driving Up to 6 days a week Operate vehicles safely and efficiently in a professional manner Drive on pre determined routes to collect automotive data for engineers. Communicate effectively with team members regarding schedules and requirements. Conduct routine inspections on vehicles to ensure safety compliance. Provide excellent customer service during interactions with clients. Must be able to read and collect data Attention to detail and able to document findings. Operate vehicles in an extremely safe manner, obeying all laws of the road. Maintain safety and security procedures. Must be comfortable driving in inclement weather. Must be comfortable with driving on highways and dirt roads. Accurately communicate detailed findings verbally and legibly write detailed findings on reporting forms. Follow directions and execute tasks. Be reliable and maintain good attendance. Complete required trainings. Have a positive attitude and ability to contribute in a team environment Qualifications Valid Driver's License. 0 points on Drivers License with no accidents or any sort of violations for the last 5 years. Previous automotive testing (especially over the road) is highly preferred. Ideal candidates have worked with Cruise/Waymo and/or mapping like Apple/Google. Must be computer savvy. Must be able to travel. Be over the road for up to 4 months. Testing days and times may vary depending on engineer needs and customer needs. Testing will occur in each city for 1-2 weeks, returning to the same hotel after every test.

Created: 2026-03-11