Road Test Driver in Enfield, Connecticut at Gabrielli truck sales

Gabrielli Truck Sales is seeking a dependable and safety-focused CDL Road Test Driver to perform road tests on medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles following repairs, maintenance, and inspections. The CDL Road Test Driver plays a critical role in ensuring vehicles meet manufacturer specifications, safety standards, and customer expectations before being returned to service.

This position requires a valid CDL, excellent driving skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with service technicians, service advisors, and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct road tests on commercial trucks to verify repairs, diagnose vehicle concerns, and confirm proper vehicle performance.
• Evaluate vehicle operation, including steering, suspension, brakes, transmission, engine performance, and drivability.
• Accurately document road test findings and communicate results to service technicians and service management.
• Assist technicians in identifying intermittent or difficult-to-diagnose vehicle issues.
• Transport customer and company vehicles between dealership locations, customer facilities, inspection stations, and vendors as needed.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles are safe and compliant.
• Verify that all repairs have been completed properly and that vehicles are ready for customer delivery.
• Maintain compliance with all DOT, federal, state, local, and company safety regulations.
• Keep detailed records of vehicle movement, inspections, and road test results.
• Assist with shop operations during downtime, including:
  • Moving trucks within the facility and yard.
  • Supporting the parts department with transportation of parts and materials.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the shop and yard.
  • Assisting with general dealership and service department duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Clean driving record with the ability to meet company insurance requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial truck driving experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle operation and performance characteristics.
• Ability to identify vehicle performance issues and clearly communicate findings.
• Understanding of DOT regulations and vehicle safety standards.
• Ability to operate manual and automatic transmissions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb in and out of commercial vehicles multiple times per day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

Gabrielli Truck Sales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse and inclusive working atmosphere. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to pregnancy, race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. Gabrielli Truck Sales provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities or pregnant consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

Benefits:

• Medical and Dental plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation and sick/personal time
• 401k with an employer match
• EMPLOYER Paid Life insurance benefit
• Gym Reimbursement program