Pilot Car Driver

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC. is committed to recruiting top talent and helping you grow both professionally and personally. Our vision is: “To be the best place in the world to work.”

• Competitive Weekly Pay and Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision
• Life/Disability Insurances
• Award Winning Peers & Projects
• And A Foundation Built on Safety

Pilot Car Drivers lead motorists through complex work zones and work with flaggers and construction equipment operators to keep traffic delays to a minimum. This position also performs labor on a variety of physical tasks to include using hand tools and/or power tools for applying asphalt products as defined by each job/project. This position requires extensive travel, weekend work, and overtime.

• Use a specially marked car to lead one-way traffic through construction work zones at a safe speed to the end of the work zone.
• Coordinate with construction equipment and haul trucks.
• Coordinate with flaggers to hold traffic and release traffic to follow the pilot car.
• Continuously drive back and forth through the work zone leading traffic.
• Keep delays in the flow of traffic to less than 15-20 minutes.
• Must work quickly, productively and safely to meet production goals as outlined by the Foreman, Superintendent and/or Production Manager.
• Follow direction of the Foreman and/or Superintendent with regards to daily production schedule and activities.
• Use equipment and/or an assortment of hand and power tools such as rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, plate tampers, etc.
• Must be an advocate of safety and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in job-site and safety meetings and all Company related training.
• Works in conjunction with Foreman or Crew Leader to ensure the job-site is safe and traffic is controlled prior to commencing work.
• Must be a strong communicator and be in constant contact with the Paver Operator, truck drivers and general laborers.
• Invoke Sunland's Core Values.
• Responsible for reporting problems and malfunction equipment and/or machinery to supervisor and/or shop personnel.
• May set up and tear down equipment.
• Maintain a clean job site; pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day.
• Understand material handling and storage in compliance with SDS sheets.
• Coordinate and work with contractors, sub-contractors and vendors to complete job.
• Serve as front-line Company representative and must provide excellent service to the customer and to the public.
• Perform all other general laborer work as needed.
• Any and all duties assigned.

• This position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is subject to the company's drug and alcohol policy, as well as all OHSA regulations.
• All employees must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment and follow all safety guidelines at all times as an essential part of their job responsibilities.

• Must be able to operate vehicles and trailers in a safe manner, in compliance with local, state and federal traffic laws.
• Must operate equipment, machinery and other tools in compliance with safety guidelines and manufacturer specifications.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently for long periods of time in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment in a variety of different situations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, kneel and lift overhead.
• While working the employee might be exposed to various chemicals, vapors, pollutants, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines, and dust/debris.

Education, Work Experience and Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience in large scale roadway paving a plus.
• Ability to speak read and write English is preferred.
• Must be willing to travel to any and all jobsite without exception (including staying away from home if necessary).
• Must be willing to work…