The Transportation Specialist OTR driver is responsible for safely transporting blast-resistant buildings, and other industrial buildings, across the nation to customer locations. This position is over-the-road and requires the Transportation Specialist to travel in segments of 4-5 days and occasionally more than 5 days, overnight included. Transportation Specialists work with various departments and are responsible for delivering to or picking up our modular units from our customers each day, on time. They are responsible for ensuring their equipment follows all DOT regulations, observing all safety rules and regulations and must be a team player. As a Transportation Specialist you will have direct contact with the Site Supervisors at our customers and our dispatch team.

• Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
• Checks vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maintains logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from spotters and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Safely loads and unloads trailer, or help others with loading and unloading, using specialized equipment when warranted.
• Secures cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
• Collects delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to supervisor and other appropriate personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• 3+ years of related experience.
• 3+ years of flat-bed and oversize load experience (some units are 12' wide).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner's Certification [Medical Card]
• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.
• Ability to travel in segments of 4-5 days and occasionally more than 5 days, overnight included.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card.
• Ability to read and understand oversize routes and permits.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Basic mechanical and maintenance on tractor and trailer.
• Experience operating a forklift.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. Temperatures can be below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees for periods longer than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is frequently required to operate machinery and/or power tools. Must be able to safely work with sharp tools or power equipment.
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform inspections and load and unload products.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plans + Employer Match
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• And more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to

Department/Division: Transportation

Reports to: Transportation Manager

Location: Wichita, KS

Position Type: Full-time Safety Sensitive | M-F | Typically 7:00a-5:00p

Overtime: As Required

Travel Requirement: 90% | Overnight and weekend travel required, as needed
FLSA Status: Exempt

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company's dedication to meet each of its customer's unique needs-from initial design to installation and beyond-combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.

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