Mobile Test Technician Driver

Job Description

Mobile Test Technician Driver - 49277

Gracenote - USA Offsite, Offsite

Offsite-- Midwest

Nielsen, a global leader in measurement and information, is seeking Mobile Test Technician Driver to join our team. Nielsen is dedicated to providing clients with a precise understanding of what consumers watch, listen to or buy. The Mobile Test Technician Driver (MTTD) will be responsible for driving one of Nielsen Mobile's data collection vehicles, either owned by Nielsen Mobile or rented by Nielsen Mobile, around various metropolitan, suburban, and rural markets across the United States as it collects network quality data. The MTTD drives a designated "route" that will be provided and includes all primary and secondary roads in the market.

Job Responsibilities

MTTD's primary responsibility will be safe driving and navigation. The MTTD will also be responsible for the transport of the vehicle between markets, and all associated maintenance of the vehicle.

A secondary, but mandatory function of the MTTD will be to conduct technical troubleshooting on test equipment inside the vehicles. Experience in the field of RF will be necessary to successfully fulfill this position. The MTTD must be familiar with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues that may arise occasionally. The MTTD must also possess better than average computer skills and be able to communicate on a professional level.

This position is conducted with just a single individual in the field who is supported by a staff supervisor in the office. The MTTD must be confident and capable in their abilities to resolve issues. MTTD has to be a self-motivated individual that will require little supervision and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

It is possible that technological restrictions will limit remote monitoring which will increase the involvement of the MTTD to operate the equipment as necessary.

Must be available for additional travel outside of the listed market locations and be willing to travel for extended periods of time away from home

Qualifications:

Must be available for additional travel outside of the listed market locations and be willing to travel away from home 100% of the time.

Valid US driver’s license required with at least 6 months of driving experience and a clean driving record required. (DMV record will be obtained)

Minimum two-year degree (Associate) in an engineering or electronics discipline preferred, with 6-12 months related experience.

Ability to navigate according to drive route provided utilizing a tablet laptop and Delorme navigation software

Ability to work on a flexible schedule

Strong attention to detail and adherence to field policy

Effective communications; oral and written

Able to take instructions as well as work efficiently with minimal direct supervision to meet progress schedules

Above average computer skills including basic hardware troubleshooting, such as peripheral device and LAN knowledge.

Demonstrated use of software applications including the Google suite of applications (Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Gmail, etc), Windows-based operating systems, and various commercial software packages including file transfer and navigation software.

Subject to a pre-employment drug, DMV and criminal checks and random drug screening.

Must be physically capable of lifting up to 40lbs.

ABOUT NIELSEN

We’re in tune with what the world is watching, buying, and everything in between. If you can think of it, we’re measuring it. We sift through the small stuff and piece together big pictures to provide a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening now and what’s coming next for our clients. Today’s data is tomorrow’s marketplace revelation.

We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 100 countries. From global industry leaders to small businesses, consumer goods to media companies, we work with them all. We’re bringing in data 24/7 and the possibilities are endless. See what’s next with us at Nielsen: careers.nielsen.com

Nielsen is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

Job Type: Regular

Primary Location : Offsite , Offsite

Secondary Locations: , , ,

Travel: Yes, 100% of the Time