About This Role
This role involves safely escorting oversized, overweight, and specialized haul vehicles to and from project locations. The Pilot Driver ensures compliance with transportation regulations while protecting the public, company employees, equipment, and property, serving as a critical communication link between transport drivers, project personnel, and the traveling public.
Responsibilities
- Escort oversized and overweight loads using an approved escort vehicle
- Lead or follow transport vehicles as required by permits and applicable state regulations
- Communicate effectively with transport drivers using two-way radios regarding traffic conditions, road hazards, construction zones, route changes, and low-clearance obstacles
- Monitor route conditions and assist with navigation along permit-approved travel routes
- Install, inspect, and maintain required escort vehicle signs, flags, lights, radios, and safety equipment
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and document findings
- Assist with load securement inspections prior to transport
- Coordinate safe lane changes, turns, intersections, and other traffic movements involving oversized loads
- Maintain transportation logs, permits, inspection records, and required documentation
- Respond appropriately to emergencies, traffic incidents, breakdowns, or changing roadway conditions
- Interact professionally with law enforcement agencies, permit officials, utility companies, project personnel, and the general public
- Comply with all company policies, transportation regulations, permit requirements, and safety procedures
- Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuing education as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support transportation and construction operations
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review upon hire and maintain an insurable driving record throughout employment
- Ability to meet all company vehicle insurance requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator (PEVO) certifications for states in which Doss Enterprises operates
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required state-specific flagger certifications when required by permit conditions or traffic control duties
- Ability to safely operate company vehicles for extended periods
- Effective verbal communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read permits, route maps, traffic control plans, and GPS navigation systems
- Ability to work independently while maintaining constant attention to safety
- Strong commitment to safety and situational awareness
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
- Dependability, punctuality, and professionalism
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to effectively support transportation and project teams
- Ability to sit and drive for extended periods
- Ability to frequently enter and exit vehicles
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb as necessary
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to maintain alertness and concentration throughout work shifts
Nice to have:
- Current Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator (PEVO) Certification
- Defensive Driving Certification
- Certified Flagger Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Previous experience as a Pilot Driver, Escort Vehicle Operator, Truck Driver, or Heavy Construction employee
Important Details
- Schedule: May require early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overnight travel, and extended work hours based on transportation schedules and project needs
- Other conditions: Frequent travel throughout project locations and transportation routes; exposure to traffic, construction zones, heavy equipment operations, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions
About the Company
This position helps ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation regulations while protecting the public, company employees, equipment, and property. The Pilot Driver serves as a critical communication link between transport drivers, project personnel, and the traveling public while promoting safe and efficient transport operations.
