Specialist Fleet Operations Driver

Crusoe•Arvada, CO

4d•$31 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Crusoe is seeking its first Special Fleet Operations Driver, a hands-on, safety-first individual responsible for transporting materials, tooling, and equipment between Crusoe's sites, vendors, and carrier terminals. This role is crucial in establishing Crusoe's fleet and DOT compliance program from the ground up. The position is hybrid, with the majority of the week dedicated to driving and warehouse tasks, including managing the daily load board, operating non-CDL commercial motor vehicles within a 150 air-mile radius, and supporting warehouse receiving operations. A portion of the role involves program management in collaboration with the Logistics & Fleet Manager, focusing on vehicle readiness, registrations, insurance, DVIR discipline, hours-of-service records, and cost tracking for a fleet of five vehicles operating across Colorado, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. This is a demanding, DOT-regulated, safety-sensitive position requiring significant fleet operations experience and an unwavering commitment to compliance. The ideal candidate will be self-directed, communicate proactively, and maintain a high standard for vehicle condition and delivery accuracy.

Requirements

3+ years operating non-CDL commercial motor vehicles (10,001–26,000 lb GVWR; 24- to 26-foot box or straight trucks).
Warehouse experience in receiving, staging, and pallet handling.
2+ years in fleet operations, logistics, or maintenance coordination.
Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to federal DOT regulations: driver qualification, DVIRs, hours-of-service, cargo securement, and accident reporting.
At least 1 year leading people or owning a process end to end.
Forklift experience required; must complete Crusoe's powered industrial truck training and evaluation (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178) before operating equipment.
Able to load and unload independently.
Valid driver's license with a clean 3-year MVR.
At least 21 years of age (49 CFR 391.11).
Able to obtain and maintain a DOT medical examiner's certificate.
Airtight documentation habits for receipts, logs, and expiration dates.
Comfort with ELD / telematics platforms, spreadsheets, and expense tools.
Able to lift 50 lbs unassisted, climb in and out of the cab and cargo box, and work outdoors in Colorado weather at active construction and data center sites, including year-round yard work.
Must pass a background check, motor vehicle record review, pre-employment drug screening, DOT physical, and Crusoe road test.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a DOT-regulated fleet maintaining driver qualification files, DVIRs, and short-haul time records.
Experience standing up a fleet or compliance program where none existed, or writing the SOPs for one.
Experience with fleet telematics and dash cam programs (e.g., Geotab) and ERP receiving (Acumatica or similar).
Current forklift operator card, OSHA 10, or a Class A/B CDL.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily load board, confirm priorities with the Logistics & Fleet Manager, and execute pickups and deliveries.
Verify counts against the BOL, capture proof of delivery, and report exceptions on the same day.
Operate under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR Parts 390–396), including documented pre-trip inspections and DVIRs, hours-of-service under the 150 air-mile short-haul exception, cargo securement, and immediate reporting of any incident or citation.
Load and unload vehicles using forklifts, pallet jacks, and the liftgate; build stable, properly secured loads and handle high-value data center equipment with care.
Maintain assigned vehicles' cleanliness and presentability, log fuel and mileage daily, and schedule/shuttle units for cleaning, preventive maintenance, and annual DOT inspections, filing all reports in the unit's maintenance record.
Ensure plates, registrations, and insurance ID cards are current and present in every cab, managing renewals across CO, LA, and OK before any lapse.
Verify daily inspections are performed and signed, route defects for repair, and confirm certification before a unit operates again.
Pull and audit hours from the ELD platform, maintain short-haul time records, and flag individuals approaching limits.
Receive and inspect inbound freight, verify against purchase orders, label and put away, stage outbound shipments, and assist with cycle counts and receiving in Acumatica when not driving.
Capture and upload all receipts (fuel, washes, tolls, service), code spend by unit, and deliver a weekly cost report to the Logistics & Fleet Manager.
Communicate ETAs, delays, and route changes proactively.
Coordinate dock appointments and site access with site contacts.
Maintain audit-ready time records, DVIRs, and proof-of-delivery files.
Track medical-card and registration expirations, keep the accident register current, maintain driver qualification documents, and complete required training on schedule.