Commercial Transport Driver

Hendrick Motorsports

Location:

4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
** Hendrick Motorsports is currently seeking a full time Racing Transport Driver.
**** Job Summary**:
* Under the general direction of lead transportation driver, this position has primary responsibility for the preparation of a race hauler on a weekly basis and driving the race car transporter to and from the track, wind tunnel, NASCAR inspections as needed.
* Requires use of an electronic logging device. Requires commercial driver’s license. The position is assisted by a co-driver.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following**:
* Prepare hauler and equipment weekly for each event, including cleaning, re-stocking, repairing, polishing etc.
* Communicate with lead driver on special requests/needs from the racetrack.
* Load the hauler for departure preparation.
* Arrive at track and begin preliminary set-up of the garage, including unloading the toolbox, weighing 3,000+ pounds.
* Responsible for garage set-up prior to road crew arrival.
* Prep area around hauler with supplies and tools.
* Responsible for maintaining the team coolers during pre-race and race events.
* Assists with pit stops during the race. Duties may vary depending on the direction of the Crew Chief.
* Maintain cleanliness of the hauler, including vacuuming, wiping off counters, and organizing tools and other items left on the counters.
* Begins pre-loading the hauler during the race event.
* Breaks down toolboxes and related items and loads the hauler following the race in preparation for departure.
* Drives the company vehicle transporting company property safely to events and tests across the country.
* Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
* Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
* Safely secure cargo for transport.
* Provides support to the road crew at the track as needed.
* Maintain driver logs of working hours, as well as perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
* Manage transporter in emergency situations, including but not limited to flat tires, mechanical failures, etc.
* Report accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles to supervisor as soon as possible.
* Collaborate with other drivers as part of a driving team on some trips.
* Manage petty cash and bank receipts related to work travel.
* Responsible for ensuring transporter falls within DOT standards for service and compliance.
* Responsible for complying with all laws and regulations relating to operating commercial motor vehicles.
** Qualifications**:
* Accountability – ability to accept responsibility and account for your actions.
* Safety awareness – ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
* Time management – ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
* Working under pressure – ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
* Oral communication – ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
* Responsible – ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. Reliable – the trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
* Detail-oriented – pays attention to the minute details of a project or task.
** Desired

Education:

*** GED or High School Diploma
** Certificates and Licenses:
*** Commercial Driver’s License – Class A with Air Brake Endorsement
* Current DOT health certification
** Communication

Skills:

*** Ability to communicate with teammates.
** Attendance Expectations:
*** The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule.
* Ability to work on short notice.
** Physical Demands:
*** Vision (near, distance, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – safety glasses, hearing protection.
* Frequently stands, walks, manually manipulates, reaches outward, lifts/carries up to 50 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds.
* Occasionally reaches above shoulder, climbs, crawls, squats or kneels, bends,…