Hot Shot Driver

Job description

The Hot Shot Driver is responsible for picking up and delivering internal and rental equipment, attachments, and supplies to various job sites using a company-supplied one-ton or larger truck and gooseneck trailer. This role requires a safety-minded, professional driver who can operate heavy equipment, manage load documentation, and communicate effectively with dispatch and field teams. The Hot Shot Driver serves as a representative of Whitaker Construction and is expected to advocate for safety and teamwork in support of all company programs, policies, and standards. Whitaker Holdings is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) family of companies with over 70 years of experience in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, and telecommunications. Whitaker Holdings encompasses multiple companies, including Whitaker Construction, DasCo of Idaho, Advanced Cable Technology, and Bighorn Traffic Services. Operating across Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, and beyond, our companies are united by four core values — Value Safety, Embrace Ownership, Be Honorable, and Elevate Team — which guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we deliver quality results on some of the most challenging projects in the region. Roles and Responsibilities: Including but not limited to the list below. Pick up and deliver internal and rental equipment, attachments, and supplies with loads weighing up to 40,000 lbs. Load and unload equipment onto the trailer, following all safety requirements to ensure all equipment and load items are properly secured. Collaborate with dispatch to determine the most efficient route based on load weight, road conditions, and traffic conditions. Operate multiple assorted brands of equipment including, but not limited to, CAT, John Deere, Volvo, JLG, JCB, and Extreme. Follow all DOT rules and regulations regarding load securement, hours of service, oversized loads, and permits. Adhere to company safety policies and utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at each yard and job site. Perform daily unit and trailer inspections per DOT requirements. Utilize the company-provided tablet to retrieve dispatch information, load documentation, and photo documentation of all loads. Promptly communicate all equipment issues or damages to the dispatcher and equipment managers so they can be resolved in a timely manner. Communicate professionally with the dispatch and management team regarding any delays due to breakdowns, weather, traffic, or other emergencies, and collaborate to create resolutions to all issues. Maintain the delivery truck and trailers’ appearance and mechanical condition. Maintain a professional appearance and actively advocate for safety and teamwork in support of all Whitaker Construction’s programs, policies, procedures, and standards. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors. Skills and Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Any vocational training is strongly desired. Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.). Must hold a current, valid CDL and meet all DOT driver qualification rules and regulations. Experience operating heavy trucks and towing gooseneck trailers with loads up to 40,000 lbs. Experience operating construction equipment such as CAT, John Deere, Volvo, JLG, JCB, or similar brands. A clean driving record is required. Knowledge of DOT regulations regarding load securement, hours of service, oversized loads, and permits. Ability to collaborate on efficient routing based on load weight and road conditions. Ability to communicate professionally and calmly in high-pressure or emergency situations. Proficiency with tablet-based dispatch and documentation systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work. Physical Requirements: Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours. Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds or more frequently and in all weather conditions. Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards. Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks. Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefits package including: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success. Competitive wages. Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance. 401K and Match. Paid Holidays. Paid Personal Days. Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing). Referral Bonuses. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Reasonable Accommodation Statement The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer. Whitaker Construction is an “equal opportunity employer.” Whitaker will not discriminate and will take “affirmative action” measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.