JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Escort Driver Department: GMT

Salary Range: Starting at $17.00 Reports to: GMT Manager

Employment Status: Seasonal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

 As an Escort Driver, the incumbent will be responsible for escorting oversized vehicles or loads, ensuring their safe passage on highways and roads. The incumbent will work closely with truck drivers and transportation staff to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and safety protocols, as well as, maintaining company property, equipment and inspections.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

• Escort oversized vehicles or loads, such as wide loads, long loads, or loads with special permits, ensuring their safe passage on highways and roads.
• Communicate effectively with drivers and staff to coordinate escort services and ensure compliance with route plans and schedules.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections of escort vehicles to ensure they are in safe operating condition.
• Follow all DOT regulations and safety protocols, including displaying appropriate signage and warning devices, maintaining safe distances from oversized loads, and adhering to speed limits.
• Monitor traffic conditions and adjust escort speed or route as necessary to ensure the safety of the oversized load and other motorists.
• General housekeeping of workspace.
• Blocking and storing vessels in boatyard.
• Complete required paperwork , logs, and documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including trip reports, mileage records and expense reports.
• Must maintain upkeep on vehicle including checking fluids and washing.
• Assist mechanics with tasks when needed.
• Possess the ability to react productively to other duties as reasonably assigned.