Hot Shot Driver

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS)•Springdale, AR

About The Position

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation. Join the ESS team today! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are having difficulty applying, you can send your resume to [email protected]

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL with Tank endorsement.
Valid DOT Med Cert with Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification.
3 years of experience operating and/or transporting construction equipment preferred.
Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and best practices for equipment transport.
Ability to operate equipment during loading and unloading processes.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Basic mechanical skills for minor truck and trailer maintenance.
Willingness to travel to various job sites as needed.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to read, understand and navigate using paper and/or digital maps.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a 1 ton with gooseneck trailer in a manner that reduces risk and liabilities.
Load and secure construction materials and machinery onto the trailer for transport in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
Accurately measure load dimensions and weight to ensure compliance with OS/OW permit requirements and State and Federal regulations.
Perform and properly document pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer to ensure they are in a safe and legal condition.
Maintain accurate records of trip details, including mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance reports and hours worked.
Communicate effectively with project managers, equipment operators, and other team members to coordinate equipment transport and delivery schedules in a direct and friendly manner.
Always adhere to Emery Sapp & Sons safety policies and procedures.
Perform basic maintenance and repairs on the truck and trailer when necessary.
Assist with loading and unloading equipment and materials at job sites as needed.
Occasional heavy lifting.
Extensive travel may be required.
Accurately navigate a truck and trailer using instructions, maps or GPS, to a wide variety of locations both on road and off.
Properly wear and safely use PPE.
Properly record hours worked using an ELD in compliance with Hours of Service regulations.
Documenting equipment pick up and deliveries.
Ensure accuracy of pickup and delivery.