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Customer Service - Road Tester JOB SUMMARY: Working outdoors, administering parking tests, road tests (testing for earning a Driver's License) and observing driving/road tests while riding along in ...

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To thrive as a Road Tester, you need a solid understanding of vehicle mechanics, excellent driving skills, and, often, a technical diploma or certification in automotive technology. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, onboard vehicle systems, and computerized testing equipment is highly valuable in this role. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are key soft skills for reporting findings and collaborating with engineering teams. These skills ensure accurate, safe, and insightful assessments of vehicle performance for manufacturers or quality assurance purposes.

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A typical workday for a Road Tester involves conducting a series of test drives on different vehicles to assess aspects like handling, braking, emissions, and overall performance under various road and weather conditions. You may spend time preparing vehicles, operating diagnostic equipment, documenting test results, and working closely with engineers or quality control teams to interpret findings. The role often requires adaptability as you shift between testing vehicles at proving grounds and documenting detailed reports in an office environment. Collaboration with technicians and engineers is essential to identify and communicate any issues or recommend improvements. This dynamic workflow keeps the job engaging and allows Road Testers to have a direct impact on vehicle quality and safety.

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A Road Tester is responsible for evaluating the performance, safety, and functionality of vehicles by conducting test drives and inspections. They assess various aspects such as braking, handling, acceleration, and overall drivability. Road Testers may work for automotive manufacturers, dealerships, or service centers to ensure vehicles meet quality and safety standards. Their role requires attention to detail, technical knowledge of vehicle mechanics, and the ability to identify and report issues accurately.

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Road Tester - Fort Worth, TX

Road Tester - Fort Worth, TX

Coastline Academy

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

$12 - $18/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Description:

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Type: Full-Time

Pay: BOE - $18/hour + $10/hour stipend per test completed

Please Note: Monday-Thursday need to be available / Saturdays from 10am-5pm (Can end earlier)


About Us:


Founded in 2017, Coastline Academy is the largest behind-the-wheel driver education company in the United States. Currently in 8 states and growing, we are a people-first, technology-centric company with a focus on transparency and efficiency. We are on a mission to rid the world of car crashes by teaching students to be safe and confident drivers for life.


About This Role:

  • In a company-provided vehicle, you will conduct road tests as a certified Third-Party Skills Testing (TPST) instructor.
  • All of our lessons behind-the-wheel lessons and road tests are taught in a Coastline car and recorded with a dashboard camera for the safety of you and your student.
  • The majority of the demand for road tests is in the afternoons and weekends as most of our students are on a school schedule. A typical day could consist of - 10-20 road tests.

Responsibilities:

  • Complete and inspect the DPS testing paper
  • Provide third-party road-testing instruction
  • Conduct the behind-the-wheel test
  • Gaining control of the vehicle during emergency situations
  • Use a standardized scoring sheet and DPS paperwork
  • Conduct a post-drive review with the student
  • Record the results in DPS’s system or via the AO’s reporting process
  • Attending team meetings for updates and ongoing development

Qualifications:

  • Licensed Driving Instructor
  • Must be certified by third party skills tester (TPST Examiner)
  • A genuine passion for helping people learn
  • Ability to remain calm in a learning environment
  • A valid State Driver's License in the state you wish to work in
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and reference check
  • Must have 10 years of legal driving experience
  • A strong safety mindset and strong reasoning ability
  • Ability to give clear instruction, coach, communicate effectively to others
  • Ability to focus for extended periods of time


Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle
  • Must be able to see and hear during all weather conditions
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, touch, feel
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. That means that we support diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

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