Pilot Truck Driver

We offer competitive pay and great benefits including: 

• 2 weeks of PTO (paid time off) (80 hours)
• 8 paid holidays (Eligibility begins on day one)
• Medical insurance:
• Company-paid Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Work/Life Wellness Program (EAP)
• Two Medical Options: PPO and HDHP with the employer contributing HAS
• Vision Insurance
• FSA / HSA Accounts
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K), with discretionary matching. Fully vested after 3 years of service
• Opportunities for career growth and development

General Summary

The Pilot Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating the pilot truck vehicle while navigating traffic through active construction work zones. This position may perform, flagging operations, laborer responsibilities, other duties on the paving crew as directed and necessary.This position receives close supervision related to specific work activities, assignments, methods, etc.Typically, this position receives frequent observation/inspection over job activities; instructions are detailed and assignments are typically short-term. Good judgment and common sense is required in all duties and any other tasks assigned. Normal work hours are day or night shift eight (8) to fourteen (14) hours Monday through Friday. Weekend work may be required depending on the contract. Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) as required.  This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and task to be performed. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description as needs tend to change over time.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The additional requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, experience, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe conditions and actions to a supervisor and/or Manager Safety & Health.  
2. Maintains a clean and orderly work area and meets other housekeeping needs as required by Sunrock, MSHA 30 CFR 56.20003, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22.  
3. Drive the pilot truck vehicle in the controlled work zone.
4. Guide and direct dump trucks into work zone.
5. Flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead.
6. General laborer duties associated with asphalt paving.
7. Required ability to shovel, rake, or handle other small tools.
8. Equipment clean up as needed.
9. May be asked to run small power tools.
10. Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling or signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices or duties. 
11. Performs all work in a safe, efficient manner, following routine and all standards of performance. Work is repetitive and continuous.
12. Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
13. Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
14. Performs other duties assigned

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred, but not required. Prior Asphalt paving/grading experience preferred, but not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current North Carolina Driver’s License required along with acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable English words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Physical Demands

Extensive physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

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Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.