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Old 11-18-2009, 09:38 AM   #1
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Motorcycle Test Riders Needed
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Have you dreamed of working in a Proving Ground environment? Modern Solutions is looking for Motorcycle Test Riders to support testing for a major motorcycle manufacturer at a proving ground facility located in Yucca, AZ (about 350 miles North West of Phoenix on the way to Las Vegas, NV). The successful candidate will test ride proto-type vehicles, keeping riding logs and reporting unusual performance, feelings and/or sounds.
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Candidates must have a valid driver license with motorcycle endorsement.
3+ years experience riding - including in heat, with leathers and for long distances/time periods - is required.
This position requires the physical ability to lift motorcycles up to 900-lb from a fallen or parked position and the ability to ride an average of 1,500 miles per week, including wearing full leathers for certain exercises.
We need road warriors, not weekend warriors.
Must also be able to adapt to changing between sportster, cruiser and sport style bikes.

Further requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a good 39-mo driving record, no serious criminal history, and the ability to pass a background, physical, and drug screen.

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Old 11-18-2009, 09:42 AM   #2
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Sounds like a very cool position.
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Old 11-18-2009, 09:45 AM   #3
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you'd think it'd be ok, but there's always a descenter

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Not the perfect job. Louie (an MSF inst) did it for about 4-6 months. Hated it so bad he hauled ass back to Houston. Said it's miserable, boring and they won't listen to anyone.
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Old 11-18-2009, 10:21 AM   #4
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you'd think it'd be ok, but there's always a descenter
You know, until you've done the job...

I won't ever complain about my job, but there are some aspects of riding with BMW that don't make it the perfect job on the planet. But, I don't do it back-to-back day after day. I'm quite sure I wouldn't want to do it THAT often.
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Old 11-18-2009, 10:23 AM   #5
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whats it pay? you are looking for work.
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Old 11-18-2009, 10:32 AM   #6
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oh yeah, i plan to give them a call. but chances are they aren't going to pay for my living expenses in AZ. so unless they are paying ALOT of $, it isn't worthwhile for me to go out there to earn a few more $ then unemployment + daycare. let alone the whole missing family stuff.

if it were in Houston i'd be all over it.......
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Old 11-18-2009, 10:40 AM   #7
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i know a couple guys who have done it. they loved it for the most part. said it had it's drawbacks but would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Old 11-18-2009, 10:49 AM   #8
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i know a couple guys who have done it. they loved it for the most part. said it had it's drawbacks but would do it again in a heartbeat.
did they mention pay?
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Old 11-18-2009, 11:42 AM   #9
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did they mention pay?

i don't remember them mentioning the money, but I would assume anytime your talking about a job that lots of people would love to have it won't pay much. I could be wrong though, HD does pay very well in general.

funny this job is not listed on their career site.
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Old 11-18-2009, 12:13 PM   #10
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Found this craigslist ad:

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/etc/1470373175.html

$11.69/ hour??? No thanks

Motorcycle Test Rider (Yucca, AZ)
Date: 2009-11-17, 12:08PM PST
Reply to: elizabeth.read@modern-solution.com [Errors when replying to ads?]

Motorcycle Test Rider-AZ
Do you love to ride? Come apply to join an elite team of professionals in sunny Arizona. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity! Modern Solutions is looking for Motorcycle Test Riders to support testing for a major motorcycle manufacturer at a proving ground facility located in Yucca, Arizona. The successful candidate will test ride prototype vehicles, keeping riding logs and reporting unusual performance, feelings and/or sounds.

Excellent full time benefits offered.

* Candidates must have a valid driver license with motorcycle endorsement
* Must have 3+ years experience riding
* Must have extensive experience riding in all weather conditions including in heat, rain, wind, etc.
* Must have the physical ability to lift motorcycles up to 900-lb from a fallen or parked position
* Must be able to ride 250 to 400 miles per day - an average of 1,500 miles per week
* Must also be able to adapt to changing between sportster, cruiser and sport style bikes
* Must have a high school diploma or GED
* Must have a good 39-mo driving record (no DUIs) and no serious criminal history
* Must have the ability to pass a physical and drug screen

SEND RESUME TO elizabeth.read@modern-solution.com OR CALL (480) 491-9557 EX. 204


* Location: Yucca, AZ
* Compensation: $11.69hr with shift differencials
* This is a contract job.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Phone calls about this job are ok.
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
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