Professional Race Team Transport Driver
AO Racing
St. Charles, IL
Motorsport Jobs
Job Description
Professional Race Team Transport Driver
AO Racing was formed in 2022 with a vision of winning at the top level of motorsports. Starting off with a bang in 2023 by participating in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the World Endurance Championship with our Porsche GT3-R and RSR (Rexy). We have currently expanded the team to a 2 car GTD and LMP2 IMSA program.
You might be a good fit if you:
• Enjoy working as part of a team and enjoy rolling up your sleeves to help where you are needed.
• Bring a fantastic sense of humor to the table, making work enjoyable for everyone around you.
• Excel at multitasking and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Embrace challenges with enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and the ability to take direction.
• Able to travel a significant amount of time, including weekends and extended periods away from home.
• Able to maintain a clean professional appearance while representing the team.
Responsibilities:
• Safely and timely transporting race cars, spare parts, and equipment to and from racetracks.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the truck is in peak working condition.
• Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Expertly securing race cars and equipment to prevent any damage during transit.
• Keeping meticulous records of mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with the team's logistics manager to plan routes and schedule departures.
• Assist with loading and unloading race cars and equipment as needed.
• Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on the truck to ensure its reliability.
• Communicate effectively with team members to provide updates on travel progress.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck, ensuring that all equipment is stored safely.
• Assist with DOT compliance management and fleet maintenance/coordination responsibilities
Requirements:
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL-A) with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a truck driver moving high-value assets.
• Valid passport or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to work in close proximity as part of a team in a potentially stressful environment in a variety of weather conditions.
• Physical fitness and stamina to load and unload race cars and equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of road safety regulations and traffic laws.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and weekends, as racing events may require.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to handle minor repairs and maintenance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in motorsports or car racing industry.
• Knowledge of different types of race cars and their specific transportation requirements.
• Familiarity with electronic logging devices (ELDs) and transportation management software.
Why AO Racing?
There are many benefits that come with working with us as a full-time employee such as:
• We've got you covered with 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your eligible family members.
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Retirement plan
Qualifications
- Excel at multitasking and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Embrace challenges with enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and the ability to take direction
- Able to travel a significant amount of time, including weekends and extended periods away from home
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL-A) with a clean driving record
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a truck driver moving high-value assets
- Valid passport or the ability to obtain one
- Ability to work in close proximity as part of a team in a potentially stressful environment in a variety of weather conditions
- Physical fitness and stamina to load and unload race cars and equipment
- Excellent knowledge of road safety regulations and traffic laws
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work irregular hours and weekends, as racing events may require
- Basic mechanical knowledge to handle minor repairs and maintenance
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
Responsibilities
- Enjoy working as part of a team and enjoy rolling up your sleeves to help where you are needed
- Bring a fantastic sense of humor to the table, making work enjoyable for everyone around you
- Able to maintain a clean professional appearance while representing the team
- Safely and timely transporting race cars, spare parts, and equipment to and from racetracks
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the truck is in peak working condition
- Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies
- Expertly securing race cars and equipment to prevent any damage during transit
- Keeping meticulous records of mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance activities
- Coordinate with the team's logistics manager to plan routes and schedule departures
- Assist with loading and unloading race cars and equipment as needed
- Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on the truck to ensure its reliability
- Communicate effectively with team members to provide updates on travel progress
- Maintain a clean and organized truck, ensuring that all equipment is stored safely
- Assist with DOT compliance management and fleet maintenance/coordination responsibilities