Hotshot Driver- CDL Class A

Red Dot Corp; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Dot Buildings is seeking a skilled CDL-A Hotshot Driver to transport structural steel and related materials to jobsites and customer locations. This is primarily a local or regional driving role that allows drivers to be home every night, with occasional weekend work for special projects.

Based in Athens, Texas, Red Dot Buildings specializes in custom-engineered metal buildings and provides design, fabrication, and erection management.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Experience operating semi-trucks and flatbed trailers.
• HazMat endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate semi-trucks, flatbed trailers, hot shot pickups and gooseneck trailers.
• Transport structural steel, pipe and other long or irregularly shaped materials.
• Properly secure loads using chains, binders, straps, edge protection and other securement equipment.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers and loads.
• Monitor load securement throughout each trip and adjust as needed.
• Maintain accurate logs, inspection reports and other required documentation.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers and jobsite personnel.
• Follow DOT regulations, cargo-securement requirements and company safety procedures.
• Report equipment concerns, delivery issues or unsafe conditions promptly.

Skills

CDL-A

Semi-truck operation

Load securement

Hazmat endorsement

Job description

Description

Red Dot Buildings is seeking an experienced CDL-A Hotshot Driver to transport structural steel and related materials to jobsites and customer locations. This is primarily a local or regional driving position that allows drivers to be home every night. Weekend work is generally not required unless there is a special project or business need.

About Red Dot Buildings

For more than 60 years, Red Dot Buildings has designed and manufactured custom-engineered metal buildings. Based in Athens, Texas, Red Dot delivers complex, customized structures for commercial, educational, athletic, government, worship, and specialty applications.

From design and detailing through fabrication and erection management, Red Dot’s work is built on technical expertise, teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.

What You Will Do

• Operate semi-trucks, flatbed trailers, hot shot pickups and gooseneck trailers
• Transport structural steel, pipe and other long or irregularly shaped materials
• Properly secure loads using chains, binders, straps, edge protection and other securement equipment
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers and loads
• Monitor load securement throughout each trip and make adjustments when needed
• Maintain accurate logs, inspection reports, delivery paperwork and other required documentation
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers and jobsite personnel
• Follow DOT regulations, cargo-securement requirements and company safety procedures
• Report equipment concerns, delivery issues or unsafe conditions promptly

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Experience operating semi-trucks and flatbed trailers
• Experience with hot shot pickups and gooseneck trailers preferred
• Experience hauling steel, pipe, logs or similar materials strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of load securement and weight distribution
• Current HazMat endorsement preferred
• Acceptable driving and safety record
• Ability to complete the physical duties associated with flatbed work, including climbing, bending and handling securement equipment
• Dependable, safety-focused and comfortable working independently

Schedule

• Primarily local or regional routes
• Home every night
• No regularly scheduled weekends
• Occasional weekend availability may be required for special projects