Pilot Car Driving Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position is responsible for the loading, unloading, and driving of diesel-powered trucks and pulling specialized trailers, to include oversized and overweight freight within Alaska.

Essential Duties

· Operate safely and in compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures

· Inspect truck and trailer(s) for defects through pre-trip and post-trip inspections and submit reports indicating their condition

· Operate a variety of trucks and equipment, including specialized Heavy Haul equipment, under a variety of conditions, adhering to posted speed limits and all other local, state, and federal laws and regulations

· Maintain driver and maintenance logs (electronic and manual) according to State and Federal regulations as well as Carlile policies and procedures.

· Make customer pick-ups and deliveries in a manner that reflects superior customer service

· Prepares bills of lading

· Maintain hands-free telephone contact with terminal to receive accurate dispatch instructions

· Ensure cargo is secured for transport according to FMCSRs and Carlile requirements

· Maintain a clean work environment including swept trailer, clean cab, windows, and mirrors

· Determine discrepancies in paperwork

· May be required to perform emergency roadside repairs

· Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· High school diploma or GED

· Class A CDL with doubles and triples endorsements

· Two years of verifiable, safe, over-the-road (OTR), Line driving, or Local driving experience preferred (may differ upon location).

· Must be able to enter military installations

· TWIC Card

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Position requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and meet regulatory deadlines.

· Impeccable character, integrity, and unfailing initiative in a team environment

· Must be experienced to operate in snow and ice road conditions and be able to chain-up.

· Ability to work various shifts and days of the week

· Record of safe and competent driving as demonstrated on driver’s abstract and driving files.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Must have a basic mechanical background and aptitude coupled with the knowledge of how a diesel truck operates.

· Ability to supervise pilot car drivers and direct pilot car activity

· Position may require one to be out on the road 60%-80% of the time

· Must be able to prioritize daily task and assignments

· Must be customer focused. Must represent Carlile in a professional and friendly manner

Benefits:

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Compensation
  • Competitive hourly rate: $34.50 – $46.25, depending on experience and qualifications
• Health & Wellness
  • Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.
  • Employer‑paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short‑term and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement
  • Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• Paid Time Off
  • 2 weeks’ vacation annually
  • 7 company holidays
  • 7 days of sick leave annually
• Flexibility & Balance
  • Work‑from‑home on Mondays & Fridays, for foreseeable future
• Extras that Make a Difference
  • Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions (extreme cold and inclement conditions – snow, ice, rain, wind, etc.). The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vehicle vibration. May also be exposed to long periods of isolation time while driving or resting. May also be exposed to heavy traffic conditions while driving.

Reasonable Accommodations

Carlile will make a reasonable accommodation(s) wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Carlile.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.