Lake Charles TWIC in Hand Crew Transportation Driver

Danner’s Incorporated•Lake Charles, LA

12d

About The Position

Danner’s Incorporated is seeking dependable, safety-minded Escort Drivers to provide transportation and operational support for crew members, materials, equipment, and customers. Drivers work with dispatch and customers to complete assignments safely, efficiently, and on time, while representing the company professionally. Assignments may involve docks, ports, airports, hotels, terminals, and other customer locations. The position is on-call and requires flexibility and reliability in response to changing schedules and operational needs. Drivers transport people and designated items, make CTM and occasional freight deliveries, and complete CBP paperwork when required. They inspect and maintain assigned vehicles, follow safety rules and customer requirements, communicate with dispatch, and accurately complete logs and other documentation. The role also involves using mobile and dispatch technology, supporting company safety and operational initiatives, and performing other assigned transportation duties. This position requires working in varied indoor and outdoor environments, including maritime and transportation settings and changing weather conditions. Work schedules may include weekends, overtime, nighttime operations, and flexible or changing hours. Physical requirements include driving for extended periods, walking moderate distances, climbing gangways, ladders, and stairs, working at heights, and lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Minimum age of 24 years old.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
At least 1 year of recent commercial driving experience.
Experience operating cars, vans, and trucks.
Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Ability to successfully complete required background screening, health screening, and drug testing.
Ability to safely operate vehicles and related equipment.
Basic technology skills, including use of smartphones, tablets, mobile applications, navigation systems, and company software.
Ability to use navigation and dispatch technology.
Basic math skills and ability to read spreadsheets, lists, schedules, and other written information.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Strong reasoning, problem-solving, observation, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and adapt to changing work hours and operational requirements.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a growing, fast-paced environment.
Ability to walk moderate distances; climb steep gangways, ladders, and stairs without assistance; work at heights; and sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to kneel, stoop, reach, step over or around obstacles, enter and exit vehicles multiple times, and drive for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and load and unload heavy equipment with moderate assistance.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather, including inclement weather, and in moderate-to-loud noise environments.
Ability to maintain sufficient vision, with or without corrective lenses, and hearing to understand oral directions.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of recent commercial driving experience preferred.
Ability to pull trailers preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely transport crew members, materials, and designated items to assigned locations.
Provide courteous, professional, customer-focused service while representing Danner’s.
Follow company policies and customer requirements at docks, ports, airports, hotels, terminals, and other assigned locations.
Make CTM and occasional freight deliveries and complete CBP paperwork when required.
Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using company checklists.
Operate company vehicles in compliance with traffic laws and company policies; report accidents, damage, unsafe conditions, and other safety concerns promptly.
Keep assigned vehicles clean, safe, and serviceable, and properly maintain and use issued PPE, devices, uniforms, safety vests, and other equipment.
Communicate regularly with dispatch about assignments, schedules, delays, and operational issues.
Complete driver logs, trip documents, inspection reports, and other required paperwork accurately and on time.
Use smartphones, tablets, mobile applications, navigation systems, dispatch technology, and company software.
Remain available for on-call assignments and adapt to changing schedules, customer requests, weather, and operational priorities.
Support company safety programs, operational initiatives, and business goals; perform additional transportation and operational duties as assigned.