What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Lead Driver position at Bertrandt?
Overview
Ready to Drive the Future?
As part of the global Bertrandt Group, our team of innovators tackles cutting-edge projects across ADAS, Autonomous Driving, Electric Mobility, and Manufacturing Support, transforming complex issues into sustainable, connected solutions.
With the strength of a global network of over 14,500 colleagues in 50 locations, Bertrandt US combines deep expertise in Electronics, Product Engineering, Physical, and Production & After Sales. Join us in engineering tomorrow’s mobility today.
Responsibilities
General Purpose of Position:
Performs and supervise driving for durability sponsored test work.
Advancement to lead driver based upon current job performance, additional advanced driver training courses and increased knowledge of product specific functions
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Must successfully meet ALL requirements associated with all levels of Driver classifications
• Work under the general direction of the Shift Supervisor to take an active role in supervision of the driver group.
• Take over general duties of Supervisor when needed during fill in periods.
• Assist with training of new driver personnel
• Provide leadership and serve as a resource to the driver group.
• Daily communication within the driver group concerning test schedule changes, road conditions, safety issues etc.
• Respond to driver concerns and questions in a positive and professional manner.
• Assist in the recording of test data when required
• Generate the End of Shift Report
• Assist Shift Supervisor with various personnel issues.
• Ensure that the driving staff are informed of and follow all APG Safety and Security Polices
• Drive test schedules as needed. (Test vehicle driving will be required during any time not assisting Supervisor on site)
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Basic supervisory skills necessary to lead driver group in performing work assigned
- Must have the ability to work with people fairly in a supervisory capacity
- Ability to apply logical thinking and decision making based on procedures and guidelines supplied in the various task assignments
- Must be self-motivated and highly organized
- Flexibility to perform numerous tasks as requested, Previous durability driver experience required
- Communication skills, verbal and written, are a priority
Benefits:
- Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision
- Employer paid STD/LTD/Life
- 401k Retirement program
- Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays
- Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment
EEO Statement:
Bertrandt US is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
