Hotshot Driver - Class A License - 043

Copart • Van Nuys, CA

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About The Position

Copart is seeking Hotshot Drivers for its FlexForce team. Drivers operate hotshot-style trucks with five-car trailers, supporting local Copart facilities by transporting vehicles between locations. When not driving, drivers operate frontend loaders to load, unload, and move vehicles around the facility. During special projects or catastrophes such as hurricanes, hail, or flooding, drivers may be deployed to locations across the country to assist with Catastrophe Response.

The role uses a piece-rate pay system while driving and pays an hourly rate when not driving. The posting states earning potential of $75,000 or more per year, with top performers earning $100,000 per year; it also lists pay of $27.33 per hour. Drivers must be willing to travel nationally on short notice for extended periods and may travel by airplane. The role can require workdays of 12 or more hours and work in extreme conditions, weather, and terrain.

Copart describes itself as a global online vehicle auction platform with more than 200 facilities, over 750,000 buyers in more than 190 countries, and a Catastrophe Response fleet of over 400 trucks. It emphasizes safety, productivity, professionalism, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.

Requirements

• At least one year of car-hauling experience.
• A Class A driver's license issued by the driver's state of residence.
• Meet background screening criteria.
• Willingness to travel nationally, including by airplane, and to travel with 24 hours' notice or less.
• Ability to work long hours, including 12 or more hours per day when needed.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions, weather, and terrain.
• Professional, hardworking, focused, and team-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

• Military applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Travel nationally on short notice for extended periods as needed.
• Deploy to catastrophe events within 24 hours when directed.
• Pick up and deliver vehicles to designated Copart facilities.
• Load and unload vehicles safely and without damage.
• Operate company equipment in compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain commitment to safety, productivity, and professionalism.
• Maintain Hours of Service logs.
• Maintain and ensure the good operating condition of equipment and facilities.
• Operate frontend loaders to load, unload, and move vehicles around the Copart facility when not driving.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the manager in support of daily operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
• Life and AD&D coverage.
• Paid time off.
• $45 per day per diem when traveling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed