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TES NCAT CDL Driver

Auburn University

  • Auburn University, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • $15–$20 Per Hour

Highlights

Responsibilities: Operates a tractor-trailer on a 1.7 mile test track to support pavement research in a controlled environment and to support autonomous vehicle studies in both closed road and open road environments requiring precise maneuvers at times to safely simulate emergency reactions of automated systems. Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAuburn University, AL
IndustryEducation
Salary$15–$20 Per Hour
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded1856
Websitehttp://www.auburn.edu/

Description

Overview:
  • The TES NCAT Driver will drive a Class 13 tractor-trailer combination around a test track in support of research and development
  • Conducts point checks on truck and trailers prior to driving
  • Ensures the vehicle is properly fueled prior to driving
  • May perform other duties in relations to data collection, track maintenance, or reconstruction as requested by supervisor.


Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

  • Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
  • Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
  • Assistance with special projects
  • Seasonal work
  • Emergencies


If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU student employees are not eligible for TES.

 

Work hours:

First shift:  4:45 AM - 1:45PM

Second shift:  1:45 PM - 10:45PM

Responsibilities:
  • Operates a tractor-trailer on a 1.7 mile test track to support pavement research in a controlled environment and to support autonomous vehicle studies in both closed road and open road environments requiring precise maneuvers at times to safely simulate emergency reactions of automated systems.
  • Operates tractor-trailers to support vehicle component testing and fuel economy studies.
  • Monitors operational changes that occur while operating the vehicle and communicate these with the trucking supervisor and/or track engineer.
  • Ensures all freightliners are properly fueled.
  • Constructs test track placing roadbed materials by operating road construction equipment, such as:
    • Smooth wheeled rollers
    • Sheep’s foot rollers
    • Flat bed dump trucks, and front-end loaders.
    • Ensures pavement test sections must be constructed to research-grade specifications and precision well beyond those used on public roads
  • Under guidance of the NCAT Engineer, performs data collection in the lab using industry-standard procedures to include asphalt mixture production and testing such as:
    • Sample fabrication
    • Density testing
    • Separation of mixture components
    • Verification of gradation and binder contents
  • Under guidance of the NCAT Engineer, performs data collection on-track using industry-standard procedures to include:
    • Nuclear and electronic density testing
    • Friction testing
    • Sample extraction “coring”, deformation “rutting” measurements, retro reflectivity, and albedo.
  • May perform minor and basic construction to the test track on an as needed basis and under direct supervision
Qualifications:

Education: High school Diploma or equivalent
Experience: 0 Minimum Experience in driving tractor-trailers
Substitutions allowed for Education: Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

Commercial Driver's license (CDL) is required

Must be insurable and possess a valid US DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate that states the driver is medically certified and physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle.

 

Expectations:

  • Knowledgeable of operations of diesel-powered tractor-trailer rigs.
  • Knowledgeable of safety procedures in the operation of tractor-trailer maintenance.
Pay Range: USD $15.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr. Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement (Text Only): It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more. 

About Company

Welcome to Auburn University, a comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The University continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.

The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.

Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.

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