Sector
Automotive
Keyword

Test Drivers

Vehicle Test Drivers

Minimum ? Polytechnic / Engineering or equivalent

Minimum experience of 0 ? 2 years in related field

The tasks a Driver, Road Test is expected to perform include:Driving completed or experimental automotive vehicles under test conditions

Detecting mechanical and structural defects in the vehicle, to determine required repairs

Examining automobile, before road testing to ensure that all equipment, such as electrical wiring, hydraulic lines and fan belt are installed as specified

Verifying that the vehicle has been serviced with oil, gas and water

Driving vehicles over test tracks, city streets or highways, noting performance of clutch, gears, brakes and other parts of vehicle

Performing tests using testing devices

Knowledge of testing standards and requirements

Knowledge of technical specifications of various vehicles

Basic knowledge of individual components of the machine

Maintain a valid driver?s license

Basic computing skills

Familiar with various testing devices

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Will be updated

Physically fit

Adaptable

Dependable

Patient

Responsible

Self-confident

Quality-conscious

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is required

Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

May have to work in shifts

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)Occupational hazards include physical strain, injury to body due to accidents while driving, etc.

For candidates with experience - INR 8,000 to INR 20,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Automotive Industry in India

According to the report from Government of India, it is estimated that more than 6 million vehicles will be sold annually, by 2020. The Indian automobile market is estimated to become the 3rdlargest in the world by 2016 and will account for more than 5% of global vehicle sales. Out of domestic market share, in 2013-14, the share of commercial vehicles was 3.44%. India is fifth largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world and the passenger vehicles production isexpected to increase at a CAGR of 16% between 2013-20

Favourable government policies like lower excise duties, automotive mission plans, the constitution of NATRiP, etc.is further adding to the market growth. It is expected that by 2016, vehicle sales would surpass Brazil, Germany and Japan making India the third largest market in the world.

The growthin the automobile market will ensure more jobs for related workers like Drivers, Road Test.

Automotive manufacturing companies

Cities and towns across India