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Escort Vehicle Driver

Help power major construction projects right from the driver's 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.

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 35,000 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).

Responsibilities:

• Assist 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 hourly, commensurate 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)
• 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.

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