Certified Pilot Escort

Overview

Join our team as a Certified Pilot Escort and play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of oversized or specialized loads across various routes. As a key safety partner, you will guide heavy and wide-load vehicles through complex traffic environments, coordinate with drivers and traffic management teams, and uphold strict safety protocols. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale transportation projects while maintaining high standards of professionalism and safety.

Responsibilities

• Escort oversized or heavy loads along designated routes, ensuring compliance with all traffic regulations and safety standards
• Utilize GPS navigation systems and fleet tracking tools to monitor vehicle progress and coordinate route adjustments as needed
• Communicate effectively with drivers, traffic control personnel, and dispatch teams via mobile devices to relay instructions and updates
• Conduct pre-trip inspections of escort vehicles and safety equipment
• Drive escort vehicles safely in adverse weather conditions, heavy traffic, or challenging terrains while adhering to all road laws
• Maintain detailed logs of escort activities, route deviations, incidents, and compliance documentation for regulatory purposes

Skills

• Proficiency in GPS navigation and fleet GPS tracking systems for precise route management
• Experience operating standard passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, or commercial vehicles such as flatbeds or box trucks
• Knowledge of over-the-road (OTR) driving routes, heavy haul operations, and freight transportation regulations
• Strong understanding of safe lifting practices, manual handling, heavy lifting techniques, and mechanical knowledge related to vehicle operation
• Ability to operate specialized equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, tow trucks, or dump trucks when required
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with drivers, traffic authorities, and team members effectively
• Familiarity with driving in adverse weather conditions and managing route driving challenges safely

Join us if you are passionate about safe transportation practices and eager to support large-scale logistics operations. We value proactive individuals who prioritize safety while demonstrating excellent driving skills across diverse environments. This paid position offers ongoing training opportunities to enhance your expertise in commercial vehicle escorting within a dynamic transportation setting.

Pay: $30,000.00 - $32,000.00 per year

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• PEVO Certification (Required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road