OTR Pilot Car Operator – Safe Load Escort & Travel

Poppy Bank; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness initiatives

Accrual-based PTO starting on your第一日

Paid holidays

Quarterly Bonus of $750

$30 flat daily rate while on the road

$15 flat daily rate while in the yard

On the road lodging

Job summary

Circle V Specialized Inc. is seeking a Pilot Car Pickup Operator to safely escort oversized loads across roads and job sites, planning routes and coordinating with CDL drivers. The role involves extended travel and strict compliance with DOT, OSHA and company safety standards.

Responsibilities include route planning, permit adherence, documenting daily logs, and maintaining communications with drivers under varied weather and road conditions. Willingness to travel 1–3 weeks is required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (CDL not required).
• Knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations.
• Strong communication with CDL drivers and operations staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and inspect routes ahead of transport to ensure safe passage for oversized loads, making adjustments as needed to comply with state permits and road conditions.
• Safely operate a pilot pickup vehicle to escort heavy haul trucks on highways and construction sites while maintaining strict compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Maintain clear, constant communication with CDL drivers regarding traffic patterns, hazards, low clearances, construction zones, and changing road or weather conditions.
• Assist drivers in verifying and securing loads prior to transport to ensure compliance with load safety requirements.
• Complete and submit required paperwork including delivery documentation, route reports, and daily logs while maintaining a clean and properly functioning escort vehicle.
• Obtain and maintain required state escort certifications, participate in defensive driving and safety training, and represent Circle V Specialized professionally at all times.

Job description

Circle V Specialized Inc. is seeking a Pilot Car Pickup Operator to safely escort oversized loads across roads and job sites, planning routes and coordinating with CDL drivers. The role involves extended travel and strict compliance with DOT, OSHA and company safety standards.

Responsibilities include route planning, permit adherence, documenting daily logs, and maintaining communications with drivers under varied weather and road conditions. Willingness to travel 1–3 weeks is required.