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OVERVIEW
AT CR we know theres more to testing cars than measuring how the rubber meets the road after all weve been testing and reporting on the subject for over 85-years. Were on the cutting edge of auto technology-buying and testing over 50 new cars a year--including EVs plug-in hybrids and of course gas cars-- driving each car 2000 break-in miles even before we take the car on our test track.
As an Automotive/Tire Technician on our Auto Testing Team youll report to the Auto Test Manager to assist maintain and the our vehicle fleet as well as
preparing them for current and future testing.
This is a short-term position (1-year from time of hire). The successful candidate will be expected to work standard business hours onsite at our Colchester CT Auto Test Center.
How Youll Make An Impact
CR members have relied on us to provide valuable unbiased insights into the safety performance and efficiency of each vehicle we test. Youll be an integral part of this process.
In this position you will ensure vehicles and tires are fully prepped for testing by performing all work needed to service ready and repair test equipment for vehicle and tire test programs. This includes setting up test courses performing vehicle and instrumentation maintenance as needed acting as alternate tire and automotive tester capturing recording and reviewing copy for the auto content team. You may also be tasked with data checking cleaning organizing entering product information and providing general assistance with day to day tasks.
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FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE
At Consumer Reports we are committed to fair transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive market-informed target salary range for this position is $59107.62-$65K. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidates particular combination of knowledge skills competencies and experience.
Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race color creed religion age national origin ancestry citizenship status sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth related medical conditions or lactation) gender identity and expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service or veteran status protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law disability genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.
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