Pilot Driver: Wide-Load Pool Transport

Latham, The Pool Company; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Telehealth resources

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Latham, The Pool Company is hiring for a Pilot Driver to escort wide-load fiberglass pool deliveries from a production facility to final destinations. You will monitor traffic and guide the CDL Driver, ensuring safe passage and compliance with traffic laws.

Location is Zephyrhills, FL; onsite, full-time, non-exempt. Expect 19.29–22.43 USD hourly, with an incentive plan for Drivers. Applicants must meet driving-record criteria and be able to travel overnight.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Possess valid driver’s license/certifications per state requirements for Pilot Drivers.
• One-year pilot/escort or CDL driving experience required.
• Must meet Latham Pool Product driving record criteria.
• Ability to secure and maintain required state certifications within one month of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must successfully pass drug screen upon offer and subject to random drug testing during employment.
• Ability to travel overnight and sometimes several nights.
• Report into the facility daily (M - F), when not engaged in an overnight transport.

Responsibilities

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned pilot vehicle.
• Read and follow state permits to safely escort CDL driver to destination.
• May assist in securing load prior to departure as requested.
• Properly communicate with the CDL Driver regarding traffic and other obstacles.
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure. Make safety a priority at all times and drive according to the weather/road conditions.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policy and procedures as well as Department of Transportation and state regulations regarding escorting and vehicle and traffic laws. This includes proper use of lights, signs, flags, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic/roadside inspection violations, near misses, injuries and/or damage to the vehicles immediately.
• Maintain vehicle as needed (refuel, tire pressure, etc.) including cleanliness inside and out.
• Report all vehicle issues to Shipping Manager for maintenance and repair; follow instructions for repair if needed.
• Successfully complete all required trainings timely including but not limited to defensive driving training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL driving experience

English proficiency

Overnight travel

State certification readiness

Drug screen compliance

Job description

Latham, The Pool Company is hiring for a Pilot Driver to escort wide-load fiberglass pool deliveries from a production facility to final destinations. You will monitor traffic and guide the CDL Driver, ensuring safe passage and compliance with traffic laws.

Location is Zephyrhills, FL; onsite, full-time, non-exempt. Expect 19.29–22.43 USD hourly, with an incentive plan for Drivers. Applicants must meet driving-record criteria and be able to travel overnight.