Pilot Car Driver

Job Title:

Pilot Car Driver/Flagger

Department:

Logistics

Reports to:

Customer Service & Logistics Manager

Effective Date:

12/09/2024

Job Summary:_ Located in Central Kansas Loads out of Rush Center & Liberal KS_

Pilot Car Driver/Flagger lead the drivers of oversize loads throughout their route. The Pilot Car Driver/Flagger has a duty to keep the public and other drivers safe while helping deliver the load safely.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties / Responsibilities:

· Verify the hauler received a permit prior to starting or continuing route

· Verify the permit includes the load size, hauling company’s name and escort information

· Always keep a copy of the permit in the escort vehicle.

· Verify that they meet the escort qualifications for each state in which they escort.

· Check and follow the driving laws for each state they travel through.

· Complete a pre-trip inspection.

· Communicate with the load driver to determine the best route prior to departure.

· Use a flagpole to monitor/communicate under height conditions while on route.

· Always maintain communication with the oversize load driver with a two-way radio.

· Communicate with other escorts and oversize load drivers to warn of large load passing.

· Find a safe place for the load driver to pull over.

· Perform other duties as required by management

Required Skills / Abilities:

· Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.

· Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.

· Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.

· Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.

· Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.

· Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations.

· Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.

· Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.

· Drive vehicles with capacities under three tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations, such as railroad stations, plants, residences, offices, or within industrial yards.

Education and Experience:

· Have a current Class C license.

· Have or be able to pass Flagger certifications.

· Ability to read and understand traffic signs, maps, and/or navigational systems

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain concentration for extended periods of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Some overnight travel required, we pay meals and lodging.

License/Certification:

• Valid State Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $16 - $20