CDL Driver

This position is located in Brighton, CO. Border States is 100% employee-owned, empowering you to make decisions, find solutions, and receive rewards for your hard work.

About the role

The CDL Driver supports the operation functions of the warehouse and delivery services, providing delivery of materials to customer sites or branch locations. This role maintains a clean vehicle, daily driver logs, and daily vehicle inspection reports, and assists with loading and unloading material while delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provides delivery of material to customer sites or other branch locations.
• Maintains delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition, and monitors maintenance and mileage data.
• Maintains daily driver logs and daily vehicle inspection reports (DVIR).
• Completes truck summary, driver’s log, and other backup detail daily.
• Observes and adheres to all local, state, and federal DOT regulations and Border States driver policies.
• Loads and unloads material at the branch and customer locations.
• Supports the operation functions of the warehouse.

Pole Drivers

• Drives over-length vehicles in tight turning areas, highway traffic, and off-road conditions.
• Works on job sites and in pole yards while handling large poles using special material handling equipment.
• Rigs oversize loads to pole trailers for proper hauling on public highways.
• Works on construction sites and ROW’s (Right of Ways) with uneven terrain and unloading conditions.
• Travels in rail yards and unloads poles off of rail cars.

CDL Trainees

• Completes on-site or local training center driver training courses to acquire a CDL license.
• Becomes familiar with and can effectively complete pre/post trip vehicle inspections and cargo securement techniques.
• Completes training and can utilize technology used in/on the vehicles such as Drive Cam, Encompass, and handheld capture/POD devices DVIR/E-log.
• Understands required equipment/info in vehicle: Cab card, insurance card, IFTA permits/decals, accident kit (and when to use it), fire extinguisher, spill kit, safety triangles, etc.
• Completes orientation to vehicle (box truck, curtain side, Moffett, lift gate, etc.) and special equipment (Moffett, Pole crane trucks, etc.).
• Drives with Border States CDL Driver Mentor during training process.

Non-essential Functions

• May conduct Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) as part of their daily route.
• May perform warehouse functions including order filling, stocking shelves, processing returns, receiving and shipping, as needed.
• May check and pack material to be delivered.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Requirements

• Minimum of 21 years of age is required.
• Clean driving record is essential.
• A valid Class A (or B) CDL driver’s license for the state of residence along with a current medical certification is required. (Trainees must successfully complete the CDL driving state test when training is complete.)
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English required.
• Working knowledge of PC for Windows, internet, email, and SAP software is a plus.
• Pole Drivers must be very familiar with State regulations for oversize load permits, flagging, and chase vehicles.

Qualifications

• 2-year business/trade degree or equivalent in work experience preferred.
• Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and good knowledge of electrical products/systems is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Performs all aspects of the job as accurately and efficiently as possible while providing exceptional customer service at all times.
• Works in a safe manner and follows Border States safety program guidelines and policies.
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing, and speaking English) skills.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.

Physical Requirements

Lift and Carry Requirements

• Lift from Floor to Waist:
  • Less than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Above Waist Lift:
  • Less than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Unilateral Carry:
  • Less than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Bilateral Carry:
  • Less than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity Frequency

• Sitting - Continuously
• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Frequently
• Bending/Stooping - Occasionally
• Crawling - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs - Occasionally
• Reaching - Continuously
• Crouching/Squatting - Not at all
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Balancing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motion - Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally
• Handling - Continuously
• Fingering - Frequently
• Talking - Occasionally
• Driving - Continuously
• Desk Work - Occasionally
• Use of tools - Frequently
• Hearing - Continuously
• Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions - Frequently
• Travel - Not at all

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.77/hr. - $41/hr., depending on experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• FSA & HSA
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Personal Leave time
• Bonuses upon the achievement of branch and company goals