Overview

Help power major construction projects right from the driver's seat! Saiia Construction, a MaTec Company, is seeking an Escort Vehicle Driver in Birmingham, AL to guide oversized loads safely to their destinations. Drive with a company that offers great hourly pay, 401(k) matching, and excellent medical benefits from day one. Apply today!

The Escort Driver is responsible for, but not limited to driving a vehicle equipped with warning lights and signs to escort trucks hauling oversized heavy equipment loads.

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting OTR Drivers with switching lanes, blocking, and navigating bridge crossings, to ensure the safety of the OTR Driver, their load, and everyone else on the road.
Employ and adhere to the companies safe driving practices.
Complete Pre-trip safety inspection of vehicle.
Ensure all needed materials are in-stock and loaded into vehicles (spare tire, tools, etc.).
Communicate and advise traffic routing plans and type of location of control points with Mobilization Supervisor.
Plan permitted routes, as certain states & highways have different regulations which will require the escort driver to either lead or follow the oversize load.
Coordinate with project managers, dispatch, as well as, the OTR Driver to ensure safe transport of oversize heavy equipment and accessories.
Identify where all potential obstacles are on the roadways, including low passes, narrow roads and light-load-only streets.
Assist with road repairs and service if situation requires.
Maintains Company vehicle in a clean and orderly state, inside and out, always.
Represents Saiia by presenting a positive image to internal and external customers and vendors.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must maintain a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
Must be aware of all aspects of load movement.
Strong mechanical knowledge and ability preferred.
Must be able to work as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal correspondence
Must be friendly, punctual, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
Must have excellent time management abilities.
Ability to prioritize tasks in accordance to urgency.

Financial Wellbeing

Compensation $15 - $19 hourly, commensurate with experience
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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