TES NCAT CDL Driver

• 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

• A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required.
• Driver must be able to read and write.
• The driver should have the ability to grasp the steering wheel.
• Ability to operate a gear stick and foot pedals.
• Ability to pass a basic vehicle control and road driving test administered by NCAT.
• Ability to identify common vehicle components.

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