Job Description:

• 1) Drives prototype or experimental vehicles, such as automobiles, trucks, motor homes, or buses, under test conditions to obtain performance data: Drives vehicle over test tracks, city streets, or highways to perform specified tests.

• 2) Gathers data on vehicle performance, such as braking action, stability, and maneuverability.

• 3) Listens for unusual noises from engine, transmission, differential, and body parts, indicating possible defects.

• 4) Copies readings from special test equipment.

• 5) Records information, such as miles traveled and gas, oil, or water consumed, brake operation, noises detected, and general performance on standard form.

• 6) May install special testing equipment specified for tests.

• 7) May perform maintenance duties, such as gassing car, changing oil, or lubricating car.