Oversize Load Pilot Car Driver

KBK Industries, LLC; Rush Center (KS); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Pay

Mileage & Travel

Paid Training

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

Descripción de la vacante

KBK Industries LLC in Rush Center, KS is seeking a dependable Pilot Car Driver to escort oversize loads. The driver will work closely with truck drivers, dispatchers, and other pilot car operators to ensure loads are transported safely and efficiently.

Essential duties include escorting loads, inspecting vehicles, maintaining constant communication, and navigating challenging routes while upholding safety standards and professionalism.

Formación

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience in pilot car, escort vehicle, trucking, or transportation.
• Strong communication and situational-awareness skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound safety decisions.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and professional behavior.

Responsabilidades

• Escort oversize loads along designated routes.
• Operate a pilot/escort vehicle with required safety equipment.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the pilot vehicle.
• Maintain constant communication with transport driver and escorts.
• Monitor road conditions, traffic, and hazards.
• Assist driver with navigation through turns and narrow roads.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and authorities when needed.
• Verify routes and identify safety concerns before and during transport.
• Follow company policies and oversize-load regulations.
• Represent the company professionally with customers and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Pilot car / escort experience

Communication skills

Situational awareness

Independent work ethic

Safety-conscious

Professional demeanor

Descripción del empleo

Oversize Load Pilot Car Driver

Position Summary

KBK Industries LLC is looking for a dependable and safety-focused Pilot Car Driver to escort oversize loads. The driver will work closely with truck drivers, dispatchers, and other pilot car operators to ensure loads are transported safely and efficiently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Escort oversize loads along designated routes.


• Operate a pilot/escort vehicle equipped with required safety equipment and signage.


• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the pilot vehicle and equipment.


• Maintain constant communication with the transport driver and other escort vehicles.


• Monitor road conditions, traffic, bridges, construction zones, overhead obstructions, and other potential hazards.


• Assist the transport driver with safe navigation through turns, intersections, narrow roads, and other challenging areas.


• Communicate with law enforcement, road authorities, and other personnel when necessary.


• Verify routes and identify potential clearance or safety concerns before and during transport.


• Follow all company policies and applicable state and federal oversize-load escort regulations.


• Represent the company professionally while interacting with customers, transportation personnel, and the public.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.


• Previous pilot car, escort vehicle, trucking, or transportation


• Experience Preferred.


• Strong communication and situational-awareness skills.


• Ability to work independently and make sound safety decisions.


• Must be dependable, safety-conscious, and professional.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to sit and drive for extended periods.


• Ability to frequently travel and work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.


• Ability to remain alert and focused for extended periods.

Safety Responsibilities

Safety is the highest priority of this position. The Pilot Car Driver is expected to identify potential hazards, communicate concerns immediately, and take appropriate action to protect the oversize load, Other Motorists, Company Personnel, And The Public.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay


• Mileage/Travel Compensation


• Paid Training


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

Employment Type

Full-Time / Part-Time

Work Location

Rush Center, KS

KBK Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.