Hotshot Driver - Class A

7519 Woodman Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405, USA

Posted Friday, November 15, 2024 at 6:00 AM

Copart is now seeking hotshot transport drivers, in select markets, for their Flex Force team. This team will drive hotshot-style trucks with 4/5 car trailers.These drivers will support the local Copart facility in moving vehicles to and from other Copart locations as needed. In addition, the candidate will operate one of our frontend loaders to load/unload and move cars about the facility when not driving.

During a special project or catastrophe, the drivers will be deployed to various locations across the country to assist in Catastrophe Response (hurricane, hail, flooding). Overnight travel is expected to be 25-50+% of the time and catastrophe response travel will be mandatory.

If you're seeking competitive pay in the auto transportation industry, look no further. At Copart, we believe in rewarding hard work, and with our piece rate-based pay system, the right person has the potential toearn $85,000/year , w hile traveling and assisting other facilities. Copart’s top performers earn $100,000/year. When you are not driving you will earn an hourly rate of $27.33.

Drivers will receive additional compensation as well as a $45/day in per diem when traveling.

What qualities do we seek in our drivers?

We value professionalism, hard work, focus, and teamwork. Class A driver's license is required, we will provide comprehensive training to equip you with everything you need to succeed.

What will we bring to the table?

We have everything you need to get started - Newly delivered trucks and 4 and 5-car transports, insurance, training, and advancement opportunities. Copart offers health insurance (vision, dental available), life insurance, 401k match, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, paid time off, and our
employee stock purchase program!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Must be willing to travel nationally on short notice for extended periods of time
• Deploy to catastrophe events within 24 hours when directed to do so
• Pick-up and delivery of vehicles to designated Copart facility
• Load/unload vehicles safely and free of damage
• Operate company equipment in compliance with safety regulations
• Maintain and assure good operating condition of all equipment and facilities
• Other tasks as assigned by the manager in support of daily auctions

Skills & Experience

• Must meet background screening criteria
• Must possess aClass ADriver's License issued by your state of residence
• Ability to travel by plane
• Military applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
• Must be able to work long hours 12+ hours per day
• Be able to travel with 24 hours or less notice
• Ability to work in extreme conditions,weather and terrain
• Occasionalovertimeas needed.
• Travelwillbe required

Benefits include:

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Life & AD&D

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• STANDING: 20%
• SITTING: 50%
• WALKING: 20%
• BENDING: 5%
• STOOPING:5%
• CLIMBING: 10%
• TRAVEL: 50% +

For 40 years, Copart has led its industry in innovation and customer service, enabling it to grow profitably in markets across the globe. Our success is the direct result of the skills and efforts of our talented and diverse employees. Our mindset? It's never just a "job" when your coworkers are like family - it's like coming home.

7519 Woodman Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405, USA