Escort Vehicle Driver
About the role
Help power major construction projects right from the driver's seat! Saiia Construction, a MaTec Company, is seeking an Escort Vehicle Driver in Birmingham, AL to guide oversized loads safely to their destinations. Drive with a company that offers great hourly pay, 401(k) matching, and excellent medical benefits from day one.
Responsibilities
- Assist OTR Drivers with switching lanes, blocking, and navigating bridge crossings, to ensure the safety of the OTR Driver, their load, and everyone else on the road.
- Employ and adhere to the company’s safe driving practices.
- Complete Pre-trip safety inspection of vehicle.
- Ensure all needed materials are in-stock and loaded into vehicles (spare tire, tools, etc.).
- Communicate and advise traffic routing plans and type of location of control points with Mobilization Supervisor.
- Plan permitted routes, as certain states & highways have different regulations which will require the escort driver to either lead or follow the oversize load.
- Cookordinate with project managers, dispatch, as well as, the OTR Driver to ensure safe transport of oversize heavy equipment and accessories.
- Identify where all potential obstacles are on the roadways, including low passes, narrow roads and light-load-only streets.
- Assist with road repairs and service if situation requires.
- Maintains Company vehicle in a clean and orderly state, inside and out, always.
- Represents Saiia by presenting a positive image to internal and external customers and vendors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Maintain a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
- Must be aware of all aspects of load movement.
- Strong mechanical knowledge and ability preferred.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal correspondence.
- Must be friendly, punctual, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
- Must have excellent time management abilities. Ability to prioritize tasks in accordance to urgency.
Benefits
- Compensation: $15 - $19 hourly, commensurate with experience
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
- Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice)
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Planning for the Unexpected: Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
Pay
Compensation: $15 - $19 hourly, commensurate with experience
Schedule
N/A
Skills
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Benefits
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
Pay
$15 - $19 hourly, commensurate with experience
Schedule
N/A
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
Accessibility
If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com.
Disclaimer
MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/. MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.