$17.06 - $20.53/hr
Will conduct preventive maintenance inspections, perform diagnostic tests to determine vehicle ... A valid driver's license/safe driving record is required. Pre-employment drug and random drug ...
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$17.06 - $20.53/hr
Will conduct preventive maintenance inspections, perform diagnostic tests to determine vehicle ... A valid driver's license/safe driving record is required. Pre-employment drug and random drug ...
Bardstown, KY · On-site
$22 - $29/hr
Routinely change tires on tractors and trailers, large commercial vehicles. * Test electrical ... Valid Class A CDL license, or willing to obtain one. * Professional appearance and a positive ...
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Bardstown, KY · On-site
$22 - $29/hr
Routinely change tires on tractors and trailers, large commercial vehicles. * Test electrical ... Valid Class A CDL license, or willing to obtain one. * Professional appearance and a positive ...
Morehead, KY · On-site
$24 - $55/hr
Performing test drivers, inspections, and other diagnostic tests on vehicles to identify where problems exists and determine which parts need to be repaired or replaced. * Completing preventative ...
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Morehead, KY · On-site
$24 - $55/hr
Performing test drivers, inspections, and other diagnostic tests on vehicles to identify where problems exists and determine which parts need to be repaired or replaced. * Completing preventative ...
$45 - $75/hr
Perform operation test prior to repairs to verify complaint. * Setting up systems to implement ... Valid driver's license required and must meet driver's eligibility guidelines and be insurable.
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$45 - $75/hr
Perform operation test prior to repairs to verify complaint. * Setting up systems to implement ... Valid driver's license required and must meet driver's eligibility guidelines and be insurable.
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Morehead, KY · On-site
$24 - $47/hr
Performing test drivers, inspections, and other diagnostic tests on vehicles to identify where problems exists and determine which parts need to be repaired or replaced. * Completing preventative ...
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Morehead, KY · On-site
$24 - $47/hr
Performing test drivers, inspections, and other diagnostic tests on vehicles to identify where problems exists and determine which parts need to be repaired or replaced. * Completing preventative ...
$100 - $200/hr
Must have a valid and clean NY state driver's license * Basic computer and internet skills ... Conducts vehicle test drives and ensures all speed limits and all other rules of the road are ...
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$100 - $200/hr
Must have a valid and clean NY state driver's license * Basic computer and internet skills ... Conducts vehicle test drives and ensures all speed limits and all other rules of the road are ...
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Bardstown, KY · On-site
$22 - $29/hr
Routinely change tires on tractors and trailers, large commercial vehicles. * Test electrical ... Valid Class A CDL license, or willing to obtain one. * Professional appearance and a positive ...
Bardstown, KY · On-site
$22 - $29/hr
Routinely change tires on tractors and trailers, large commercial vehicles. * Test electrical ... Valid Class A CDL license, or willing to obtain one. * Professional appearance and a positive ...
Buckner, KY · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
Valid driver's license and clean driving record. * 1+ years prior experience working on heavy duty ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Buckner, KY · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
Valid driver's license and clean driving record. * 1+ years prior experience working on heavy duty ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Buckner, KY · On-site
$15.63 - $41.54/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Buckner, KY · On-site
$15.63 - $41.54/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
$128 - $192/hr
... BAT vehicle. These solutions are in-house designed electrical and mechanical equipment used to ... Architect, design, and develop software drivers and interfaces in Python for hardware systems ...
$128 - $192/hr
... BAT vehicle. These solutions are in-house designed electrical and mechanical equipment used to ... Architect, design, and develop software drivers and interfaces in Python for hardware systems ...
Shelbyville, KY · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
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Shelbyville, KY · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Buckner, KY · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
Valid driver's license and clean driving record. * 1+ years prior experience working on heavy duty ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Buckner, KY · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
Valid driver's license and clean driving record. * 1+ years prior experience working on heavy duty ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Buckner, KY · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
Valid driver's license and clean driving record. * 1+ years prior experience working on heavy duty ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Buckner, KY · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
Valid driver's license and clean driving record. * 1+ years prior experience working on heavy duty ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Shelbyville, KY · On-site
$15.63 - $41.54/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Shelbyville, KY · On-site
$15.63 - $41.54/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Bedford, KY · On-site
$15.63 - $41.54/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Bedford, KY · On-site
$15.63 - $41.54/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
La Grange, KY · On-site
$15.63 - $41.54/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
La Grange, KY · On-site
$15.63 - $41.54/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Sulphur, KY · On-site
$24 - $32.50/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
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Sulphur, KY · On-site
$24 - $32.50/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Pewee Valley, KY · On-site
$23.50 - $31.75/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
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Pewee Valley, KY · On-site
$23.50 - $31.75/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Independence, KY · On-site
$31.35 - $34.50/hr
... test; have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR); have at least 6 months of driving experience, to include a personal motor vehicle; and be willing to enter ...
Independence, KY · On-site
$31.35 - $34.50/hr
... test; have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR); have at least 6 months of driving experience, to include a personal motor vehicle; and be willing to enter ...
Crestwood, KY · On-site
$15.63 - $41.54/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
Crestwood, KY · On-site
$15.63 - $41.54/hr
Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type. * Performs other duties ... Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire. 40-years of sustainability in ...
$8.35 - $10.06
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$10.06 - $11.77
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$11.77 - $13.48
24% of jobs
$13.49 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.48 - $15.18
47% of jobs
$15.71 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$15.18 - $16.89
9% of jobs
$16.89 - $18.60
8% of jobs
$18.60 - $20.31
8% of jobs
$20.31 - $22.02
2% of jobs
$22.02 - $23.73
0% of jobs
$23.73 - $25.43
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As a vehicle test driver, you operate a vehicle and perform a test drive to check systems on a test track or open road. Your feedback helps assess safety factors, provide reports for fuel economy, and identify issues before production. You may work with a prototype, pre-production, or a finished vehicle and are often expected to inspect and review every part of the car, from tires to brakes to turn signals to engines. Your duties include completing scientifically designed tests and creating reports on your findings to improve the speed and safety of vehicles.
| Aspect | Vehicle Test Driver | Vehicle Quality Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Valid driver's license, driving experience, sometimes specialized training | Quality control certifications, attention to detail, inspection training |
| Work Environment | Test tracks, manufacturing plants, vehicle testing facilities | Inspection stations, manufacturing lines, quality assurance labs |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Automotive manufacturers, testing agencies, R&D departments | Automotive plants, quality assurance companies, certification bodies |
While both roles involve working with vehicles, Vehicle Test Drivers focus on driving and evaluating vehicle performance, whereas Vehicle Quality Inspectors concentrate on inspecting vehicles for defects and quality standards. The roles often overlap in automotive testing environments but serve different primary functions.
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$17.06 - $20.53/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 8 days ago
Starting wages: $17.06 - $20.53 hourly. Will assist in maintaining and repairing vehicles for reliable, safe, and efficient operation. Will conduct preventive maintenance inspections, perform diagnostic tests to determine vehicle issues, and perform or assist with vehicle repairs. Must possess the necessary skill level in technology systems and software required to perform job duties. On-the-job training is provided. Working 40 hours per week. A valid driver's license/safe driving record is required. Pre-employment drug and random drug/alcohol testing is required.
A high school diploma or GED is required. ASE certification in one or more categories is preferred. Must obtain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning certifications for recovery and disposal within one year of employment.
Deadline to apply: September 6, 2026
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Non-profits
501 - 1,000 Employees
Owensboro, KY, US
1966
