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High PolePilot Driver
Job Location:
Job Location:
Rock Springs, WY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
5 November 2026 (22 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 February 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Overview
The High Pole Driver operates a designated lead pilot car equipped with a vehicle-frame-mounted high pole system to travel directly ahead of oversized and overweight freight. Your primary mission is to physically verify vertical clearances (bridges power lines low-hanging trees and traffic signs) in real-time communicate hazards immediately to the main transport driver and prevent costly infrastructure strikes.
Key Responsibilities
The High Pole Driver operates a designated lead pilot car equipped with a vehicle-frame-mounted high pole system to travel directly ahead of oversized and overweight freight. Your primary mission is to physically verify vertical clearances (bridges power lines low-hanging trees and traffic signs) in real-time communicate hazards immediately to the main transport driver and prevent costly infrastructure strikes.
Key Responsibilities
- Overhead Clearance Checks: Run ahead of the oversized load to gauge and physically test vertical clearances against bridges overpasses utility lines and tree branches.
- Real-Time Communication: Maintain constant two-way radio (CB or VHF) contact with the main truck driver other pilot cars and multi-vehicle escort teams.
- Route & Permit Compliance: Review transport permits state-mandated routing rules and pre-trip survey instructions before and during the move.
- Hazard & Traffic Warning: Alert surrounding traffic and the main driver to road restrictions sharp turns narrow lanes and active work zones.
- Equipment Inspection & Maintenance: Inspect adjust and secure the high pole (such as non-conductive wind-resistant poles) warning lights flags oversized load banners and communication gear daily.
- Incident Prevention & Reporting: Document route anomalies report clearance issues and assist in coordinating safe passage through complex intersections.
- Drivers License: Valid drivers license with a clean driving record (Commercial Drivers License / CDL may be preferred or required by certain employers).
- Certifications & Training: State-recognized Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator (P/EVO) certification (such as WITPAC or state-specific credentials where applicable) and defensive driving courses.
- Age Requirements: Minimum 18 years old in most states (21 years old in select states like NY PA or for specific interstate criteria).
- Equipment Knowledge: Familiarity with professional high-pole setups (vehicle-frame-mounted systems striker tips) amber strobe/warning lights and two-way radios.
- Physical & Personal Traits: High attention to detail calm under pressure situational awareness and willingness to travel or work flexible/irregular hours.
- Extended hours spent driving on highways rural roads and through urban construction zones.
- Exposure to varied weather and traffic conditions.
- Standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required on-site including high-visibility safety vests hard hats steel-toed boots and eye protection
- Depends on experience
- Hourly payover time after 8 daily hours plus daily per diem all hotels paid.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
We are a family owned and operated Heavy Haul Trucking Company. We haul anything from Generators and Rig Equipment to fun things like whole trains.
