Transportation Support Specialist

TPG is seeking a motivated, dependable and safe **Transportation Support Specialist** to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. This unique hybrid position combines administrative operations support with CDL test driving responsibilities in support of a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. In this role, you will spend approximately **60% of your time providing administrative and operational** **support** to the site leadership team and **40% performing CDL vehicle testing**. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, customer-focused, and comfortable transitioning between office responsibilities and hands-on vehicle testing. Schedule flexibility is essential, as driving assignments are based on testing needs and may vary throughout the week. **Typical Schedule** - **Administrative**: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (approximately 24 hours/week) - **CDL Test Driving**: Approximately 16 hours/week | Schedule varies based on testing needs and may include Monday-Sunday. **ADMINISTRATIVE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES** - Provide administrative support to the R&D Manager, Senior Account Specialist, and Operations Supervisor. - Process and file invoices, maintain vendor records, and assist with invoice submissions. - Order, track, and maintain office, breakroom, and operational supplies while monitoring inventory levels. - Maintain accurate spreadsheets and records using Microsoft Excel, including data entry, filtering, tracking, and reporting. - Communicate professionally and effectively with TPG employees, customers, vendors, test sites, and other stakeholders. - Assist with planning, organizing, and setting up meetings, customer visits, and site events, including room setup, refreshments, gifts, and materials. - Help create a welcoming and professional experience for customers and visitors attending testing activities. - Demonstrate initiative by identifying opportunities for improvement and completing tasks proactively with minimal supervision. - Follow established procedures while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. - Support special projects and perform additional duties as assigned. **DRIVER PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES** - Safely operate and evaluate medium and heavy vehicles-including manual transmission Class 6 and Class 8 tractor-trailers and other commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) - in wide range of testing conditions to collect data and provide detailed performance feedback. - Execute approved durability test schedules in accordance with established procedures. - Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate Driver Test Reports, documenting the test results, feedback and performance of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) with precision and attention to detail. - Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections as required. - Perform other related driving/vehicle preparation work as required (such as vehicle shuttling, detailing, light maintenance, washing, etc.). - Operate vehicles safely in adverse and extreme conditions, including severe winter weather, extreme heat, mountainous terrain, and icy roadways. - Follow all company and customer policies and procedures. - Travel periodically to perform over-the-road testing and vehicle transfers as required. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** - Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are a priority, with the ability to clearly report findings, observations and test results from CMV performance. - Contribute to a positive work environment and promote overall team effort. - Focus on meeting and exceeding company and customer expectations. - Responsibilities involve a definite degree of skill, experience, accuracy and cooperation. - Possess a thorough understanding of company and customer policies and procedures. - Promote safety awareness and ensure compliance with all safety practices. - Able to contribute to a team environment. - Must be flexible and available for travel as required or requested by the customer, including over…