Job Description

Start Your Career in the Boat Transportation Industry

Looking to get into the transportation industry-but don't yet have a CDL or experience?

This is your opportunity.

Palmetto Yacht Management is hiring Non-CDL Escort Drivers to support our vessel transport operations across the East Coast. This role is designed as an on-the-job training (OJT) apprenticeship, providing a direct path to becoming a professional driver within one of the nation's leading boat transportation companies.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Paid Apprenticeship - Learn while you earn
• Direct Path to CDL Driver Roles
• Hands-On Training with Experienced Operators
• Exposure to High-Value Vessel Transport Operations
• Opportunity to Grow with a Rapidly Expanding Company

What You'll Be Doing

As an Escort Driver, you play a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient transport of oversized vessels.

Your responsibilities include:

• Operating escort vehicles for boat transports (no CDL required)
• Supporting drivers with routing, safety awareness, and communication
• Assisting with loading and unloading vessels
• Yard operations including:
  • Boat staging and positioning
  • Trailer spotting ("yard jockey" work)
• Boat detailing and prep prior to delivery
• Basic mechanical support and troubleshooting of trailers and equipment
• Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Maintaining a professional presence with OEMs, dealers, and clients

What We're Looking For

We're not just hiring escort drivers-we're building future operators.

• Strong mechanical aptitude (trailers, equipment, or marine preferred)
• Natural problem solver who can think on their feet
• Comfortable working outdoors and traveling
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to follow direction and communicate clearly
• Interest in growing into a CDL / Transport Driver role

Ideal Candidate

• 18+ years old
• Trade school or vocational mindset preferred (college not required)
• Background in:
  • Automotive / mechanical work
  • Marine industry
  • Equipment operation
  • General labor with tools

Career Path

This is not a dead-end job.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to advance into:

Lead Escort Driver
Transport Driver (CDL Track)
Logistics / Operations Roles

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
• Travel opportunities across the Southeast and beyond
• Hands-on training from industry professionals
• Opportunity for rapid advancement

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Apprenticeship

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