What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hotshot Driver- CDL Class A position at Red Dot Buildings (Metal Building Systems)?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Red Dot Buildings is seeking an experienced CDL-A Hotshot Driver to transport structural steel and related materials to jobsites and customer locations. This is primarily a local or regional driving position that allows drivers to be home every night. Weekend work is generally not required unless there is a special project or business need.
About Red Dot Buildings
For more than 60 years, Red Dot Buildings has designed and manufactured custom-engineered metal buildings. Based in Athens, Texas, Red Dot delivers complex, customized structures for commercial, educational, athletic, government, worship, and specialty applications.
From design and detailing through fabrication and erection management, Red Dot’s work is built on technical expertise, teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.
What You Will Do
Full-time
Description
Red Dot Buildings is seeking an experienced CDL-A Hotshot Driver to transport structural steel and related materials to jobsites and customer locations. This is primarily a local or regional driving position that allows drivers to be home every night. Weekend work is generally not required unless there is a special project or business need.
About Red Dot Buildings
For more than 60 years, Red Dot Buildings has designed and manufactured custom-engineered metal buildings. Based in Athens, Texas, Red Dot delivers complex, customized structures for commercial, educational, athletic, government, worship, and specialty applications.
From design and detailing through fabrication and erection management, Red Dot’s work is built on technical expertise, teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.
What You Will Do
- Operate semi-trucks, flatbed trailers, hot shot pickups and gooseneck trailers
- Transport structural steel, pipe and other long or irregularly shaped materials
- Properly secure loads using chains, binders, straps, edge protection and other securement equipment
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers and loads
- Monitor load securement throughout each trip and make adjustments when needed
- Maintain accurate logs, inspection reports, delivery paperwork and other required documentation
- Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers and jobsite personnel
- Follow DOT regulations, cargo-securement requirements and company safety procedures
- Report equipment concerns, delivery issues or unsafe conditions promptly
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
- Experience operating semi-trucks and flatbed trailers
- Experience with hot shot pickups and gooseneck trailers preferred
- Experience hauling steel, pipe, logs or similar materials strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of load securement and weight distribution
- Current HazMat endorsement preferred
- Acceptable driving and safety record
- Ability to complete the physical duties associated with flatbed work, including climbing, bending and handling securement equipment
- Dependable, safety-focused and comfortable working independently
- Primarily local or regional routes
- Home every night
- No regularly scheduled weekends
- Occasional weekend availability may be required for special projects