Piolt Car Operator

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

• Employee Type Exempt Full Time

Description

he Pilot Car Pickup Operator is responsible for safely escorting oversized and overweight loads across public roadways and job sites. This role plays a critical part in route planning, hazard identification, and maintaining consistent communication with CDL drivers to ensure loads are transported safely and in full compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations.

This is an over-the-road (OTR) position requiring extended travel, typically ranging from 5 days up to 3 weeks at a time, depending on project assignments.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain required state escort certifications (CDL not required).
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, OSHA standards, and multi-state escort requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate clearly and professionally with CDL drivers, customers, and operations staff.
• High level of situational awareness, sound judgment, and commitment to safety in changing road and weather conditions.
• Ability to read permits and follow detailed written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel extensively (1-3 weeks at a time), including weekends as required.

Why Circle V Specialized Inc.?

• Industry leading benefits.
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Accrual-based PTO starting on your first day
• Paid holidays
• Quarterly Performance Bonus of $750
• $30 flat daily rate while on the road
• $15 flat daily rate while in the yard
• On the road lodging

We value people who take pride in their work and understand the responsibility that comes with escorting oversized loads across the country.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license required (CDL not required).
• Willingness to travel extensively, typically 1-3 weeks at a time, including weekends as needed.
• Must pass post-offer employment drug screen, background check, physical, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review.
• Must obtain and maintain required state escort certifications.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and road conditions.

Additional Requirements:

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer drug testing, company physicals, background check, and motor vehicle record verification.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Rasmussen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.