Pilot Escort Driver Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

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Class A CDL Driver - Toter Driver
Reports to: Terminal Manager
Cooperates with: Driver Supervisors, Home Center Team, Manufacturing Team, Pilot Escorts
General Expectations:
A Toter Truck Driver is typically a senior driver with a Class A CDL and extensive experience and skills. This is a CDL qualified position responsible for the transportation of all classes of oversized and overweight loads. This position is also responsible for maintaining proper and accurate paperwork and ensuring a professional appearance with all vehicles. This position is accountable for basic and safe operation of all equipment. Drivers in this classification are also responsible to ensure they have all required permits before delivery.
Specific duties:
• Safe and effective transportation of the oversized load within the region.
• Safe operation of all equipment including daily maintenance checks and electronic driver logs.
• Operating and maintaining all equipment to meet compliance standards set by the DOT.
• Partner with Driver Supervisors and Pilot/Escort Drivers to coordinate daily permits and load selection scheduled for delivery.
• Coordinate pick up the scheduled oversized load.
• Coordinate delivery and placement of the oversized load in the appointed retail location.
• Provide route information and best practices to the oversized load team.
• Returns to the terminal with completed delivery paperwork in a timely manner.
• Carry out end of shift/day clean up procedures, such as cleaning and servicing of work stations and equipment.
• Reports any traffic accidents or load damages to the local authorities and driver supervisor team in a timely manner.
• Provide world class customer experience while over-the-road and when delivering the home.
• (Additional Specific duties as applicable)
Physical Qualifications:
Drivers must meet all physical qualification standards required by FMCSR Part 391.41 and CMH Transport guidelines, including:

• Be medically certified as physically qualified to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle and maintain a valid DOT medical card.
• Meet DOT-required vision and hearing standards, including color recognition, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Be able to speak, read, and write English as required for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Have the physical ability to climb in and out of tractors, access equipment, and perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections involving walking, bending, and kneeling.
• Safely handle and secure oversized loads, including lifting, pulling, and maneuvering equipment components such as hitches, safety chains, and securement devices.
• Lift up to 50 lbs, as well as bend, stoop, and kneel as required for load securement, inspections, and equipment checks.
• Sit for extended periods while driving long distances.

Why Clayton?
Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
As part of Clayton's commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.
Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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