CDL Driver - Class A

About the role

The CDL Driver supports the operation functions of the warehouse and delivery services. They provide delivery of materials to customer sites or branch locations, maintain a clean vehicle, monitor maintenance and mileage data, and complete daily logs and reports.

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.
• Must observe and adhere to all local, state, and federal DOT regulations and Border States driver policies.
• Must have a full understanding of truck routes and may coordinate deliveries with our own trucks.
• Loads and unloads material at the branch and customer locations.
• Supports the operation functions of the warehouse.
• Pole Drivers drive over-length vehicles in tight turning areas, highway traffic, and off-road conditions. They work on job sites and in pole yards while handling large poles using special material handling equipment. They rig oversize loads to pole trailers for proper hauling on public highways. They work on construction sites and ROW's (Right of Ways) with uneven terrain and unloading conditions. They travel in rail yards and unload poles off of rail cars.
• CDL Trainees must complete on-site or local training center driver training courses to acquire a CDL license. They become familiar and can effectively complete pre/post trip vehicle inspections and cargo securement techniques. They complete training and can utilize technology used in/on the vehicles such as Drive Cam, Encompass, and handheld capture/POD devices DVIR/E-log. They understand 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. They complete orientation to vehicle (box truck, curtain side, Moffett, lift gate, etc.) and special equipment (Moffett, Pole crane trucks, etc.). They drive with Border States CDL Driver Mentor during training process.
• Non-essential Functions: May be responsible for conducting Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) as part of their daily route. May perform warehouse functions including, but not limited to, 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.

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.
• Minimum of 21 years of age is required.
• Clean driving record is essential. A valid Class A 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 over size load permits, flagging, and chase vehicles.