Truck Escort (Non-CDL) in Mart, Texas at Destructable Inc

Key Responsibilities

Escort Operations

• Operate a company or personal escort vehicle equipped with required warning lights, signage, flags, and communication equipment to lead or follow oversize loads
• Maintain safe and consistent spacing and positioning relative to the load as required by permit conditions and state regulations
• Warn and guide oncoming and surrounding traffic, and assist with lane control at intersections, bridges, and narrow or restricted roadways
• Monitor the load continuously and communicate any shifting, equipment, or traffic concerns to the driver immediately
• Operate in accordance with all permit conditions, including approved routes, travel times, speed limits, and daylight or weather restrictions

Route & Hazard Awareness

• Review permitted routes and trip details with the driver prior to departure
• Identify overhead obstructions, utility lines, low clearances, tight turns, construction zones, and other hazards along the route
• Use a height pole or other measuring equipment when required to verify vertical clearance
• Communicate route changes, delays, or concerns to the driver and the logistics team in real time
• Coordinate with law enforcement, utility companies, and additional escorts as required by permit conditions

Safety & Compliance

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the escort vehicle and required equipment including lights, signs, flags, radios, and safety gear
• Operate in full compliance with state-specific escort vehicle requirements, traffic laws, and company safety policies
• Wear required PPE including a high-visibility vest when outside the vehicle
• Maintain zero-tolerance awareness of distracted driving, fatigue, and substance use
• Report any incidents, near-misses, vehicle issues, or unsafe conditions to site leadership immediately

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate trip logs, mileage records, and any required escort documentation
• Keep copies of permits, certifications, and required documents in the vehicle at all times
• Communicate proactively with the logistics team on load status, delays, and route updates
• Travel to assigned sites and routes on rotation; lodging and per diem provided

• Valid driver’s license (non-CDL) with a clean driving record
• 21 years of age or older
• Ability to obtain and maintain all state-required pilot/escort vehicle certifications for the states in which routes are assigned
• Reliable, well-maintained vehicle that meets state escort vehicle equipment requirements, or willingness to operate a company-provided vehicle
• Strong situational awareness and sound judgment while driving long distances
• Clear and professional radio and verbal communication skills
• Ability to sit for extended periods, and to exit the vehicle and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Willingness to travel extensively with multi-day or multi-week rotations
• OSHA 10 Cert
• First Aid/CPR Cert