Escort Vehicle Driver
Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
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Job Summary
Help power major construction projects right from the drivers 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. Apply today!
The Escort Driver is responsible for but not limited to driving a vehicle equipped with warning lights and signs to escort trucks hauling oversized heavy equipment loads.
Company Overview
Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating 1946 the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation mineral and aggregate mining and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet over 500 employees and experience working in 11 states we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!
Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue providing construction services across our renewables industrial infrastructure and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.
MasTec a minority-owned Fortune 500 company has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35000 employees and 400 offices nationwide we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record ENR: #1 in Power #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors #13 Transportation Contractor).
Responsible for assisting 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 companies 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.
Coordinate 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.
Must 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.
Must be able 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.
Financial Wellbeing
- Compensation $15 - $19 hourlycommensurate 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) - coverage for spouse domestic partner and children
- 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
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process contact Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Companys 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 MasTecs policy to comply with all applicable state federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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 @ or @. If you suspect you are the target of a scam we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Leading specialty contractor engineers, designs and constructs infrastructures for electric power generation and transmission, oil and natural gas pipelines, renewable energy facilities and wireless networks.
