Durham,NC,USA Airline Opening | Hiring
Posted on October 24, 2025
Local Job Overview: Durham, NC, USA
Job Title: Pilot Escort Driver - Quick Hire! Hiring Organization: Clayton Homes Worksite: Durham, NC, USA, NC
Salary: $92k-$142.6k/Year (approx. $2.3k/Week) Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package. Clear growth pathways at our Durham, NC, USA office.
Position Scope
Core objectives involve your professional skills in a dynamic.
- This Durham, NC, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Clayton Homes team in Durham, NC, USA, NC is growing.
- Benefit from working in Durham, NC, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is widely recognized as the nation’s leading provider of manufactured housing. This vertically integrated housing company specializes in building, selling, and insuring affordable homes across the United States. Their mission centers on delivering a world-class customer experience, a commitment that extends to their employees through fostering a positive, supportive, and growth-oriented workplace environment. With a reputation for quality and reliability, Clayton Homes offers a comprehensive career path for individuals seeking entry-level roles to more advanced positions in the housing industry. The company’s culture emphasizes work-life balance, professional development, and a team-driven approach to success.
The role of Pilot/Escort Driver within Clayton Connect plays a critical function in ensuring the safe and efficient transport of oversized loads, primarily homes manufactured by Clayton. This position requires a dedicated team player who is responsible for coordinating with drivers and other personnel to navigate routes safely and comply with state-specific escort requirements. The Pilot/Escort Driver uses communication tools such as CB radios to identify and mitigate hazards on the road including traffic patterns, road signs, and cargo conditions. A key part of this role is assisting with the preparation and maintenance of homes for shipment, which may involve physical labor such as flagging out the home, tire changes, and pre-trip inspections.
This full-time position reports to the Terminal Manager and primarily works on weekdays with occasional weekend shifts. The Pilot/Escort Driver can expect to travel 2 to 3 nights per week, operating in multiple states and environments. Essential skills include the ability to perform physical tasks related to the maintenance and inspection of the cargo, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of safe driving practices and transportation regulations. The company provides extensive training and certifications including Defensive Driving and Pilot/Escort Operator certifications to ensure all drivers are well-equipped. Clayton Homes offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal opportunity for motivated individuals passionate about logistics and transportation safety.
- high school diploma or equivalent
- minimum one year driving experience preferably with oversized or commercial vehicles
- valid driver’s license with necessary endorsements
- ability to pass motor vehicle report check and background screening
- successful completion of company drug test
- obtain and maintain P/EVO and defensive driving certification
- availability and willingness to travel overnight two to three nights weekly
- physical ability to perform manual tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs and vehicle inspections
- capability to operate vehicles in multiple states
- proficiency in English reading and communication