Transportation Specialist

About The Role

Transportation Specialist / Driver employees transports our homes and components for each of our unique Cavco brands. Transportation Specialist follows specified engineering and safety processes that maximize the efficient delivery and setting of our high-quality products for our customers. The Transportation Specialist / CDL Driver drives and operates a combination of trucks and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,001 pounds, requiring a Class A license.

• Picks up and transports modular homes and construction materials to intended destinations.
• Assists with setting of modular units.
• Maintains driving and delivery logs, confirms the unit is correct for pickup, and tracks and reports working hours.
• Performs vehicle inspections before and after each trip, and keeps the vehicle maintained and serviced as needed, including refueling, changing oil, and checking tire pressure.
• Follows delivery schedule and rests at appropriate times.
• Follows appropriate safety procedures to transport oversized and overweight cargo.
• Communicates with dispatch as needed via text and email.
• Confirms the contents of loads match manifest documents.
• Checks weather conditions and road reports before departure.
• Ensures the vehicle is kept clean.

• CDL License – Class A
• High school diploma, GED, trade school or equivalent, 1–2 years of CDL driving experience
• Safe driving record
• Must be able to work independently.
• Communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Working knowledge of ANSI crane hand signals.
• Familiar with FMCSA DOT HOS regulations (ELD compliant).