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The Escort Driver is responsible for, but not limited to driving a vehicle equipped with warning lights and signs to escort trucks hauling oversized heavy equipment loads. Responsibilities: Qualifications:
MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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Saiia Construction, a MasTec company, is currently hiring for an Escort Driver (Pilot Car Driver) to join our Mobilization team.
The Escort Driver is responsible for, but not limited to driving a vehicle equipped with warning lights and signs to escort trucks hauling oversized heavy equipment loads.
- Responsible for assisting OTR Drivers with switching lanes, blocking, and navigating bridge crossings, to ensure the safety of the OTR Driver, their load, and everyone else on the road.
- Employ and adhere to the companies safe driving practices.
- Complete Pre-trip safety inspection of vehicle.
- Ensure all needed materials are in-stock and loaded into vehicles (spare tire, tools, etc.).
- Communicate and advise traffic routing plans and type of location of control points with Mobilization Supervisor.
- Plan permitted routes, as certain states & highways have different regulations which will require the escort driver to either lead or follow the oversize load.
- Coordinate with project managers, dispatch, as well as, the OTR Driver to ensure safe transport of oversize heavy equipment and accessories.
- Identify where all potential obstacles are on the roadways, including low passes, narrow roads and light-load-only streets.
- Assist with road repairs and service if situation requires.
- Maintains Company vehicle in a clean and orderly state, inside and out, always.
- Represents Saiia by presenting a positive image to internal and external customers and vendors.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must maintain a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
- Must be aware of all aspects of load movement.
- Strong mechanical knowledge and ability preferred.
- Must be able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal correspondence
- Must be friendly, punctual, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
- Must have excellent time management abilities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in accordance to urgency.
MasTec Statement
MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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