CDL Driver - Class A

Border States•Village of Pewaukee, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Driver supports warehouse operations and delivery services by transporting materials to customer sites and branch locations. The role includes maintaining a clean, serviceable vehicle; monitoring maintenance and mileage; completing driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, truck summaries, and other required documentation; and loading and unloading material. Drivers must follow applicable local, state, and federal Department of Transportation regulations and company driver policies, understand truck routes, and may coordinate deliveries with company trucks. The position may also support warehouse activities and provide customer service during deliveries. Pole Driver duties include operating over-length vehicles in tight turns, highway traffic, and off-road conditions; handling poles at job sites and pole yards with specialized material-handling equipment; securing oversized loads to pole trailers; working on uneven construction-site and right-of-way terrain; and traveling to rail yards to unload poles from rail cars. CDL Trainees must complete on-site or local training courses and pass the state CDL driving test. Training covers vehicle inspections, cargo securement, vehicle and safety equipment, vehicle technology and documentation, and orientation to trucks and specialized equipment. Trainees drive with a company CDL Driver Mentor during training. The position is in person in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, and reports to Scott Kent. The posting is open until filled. The job description identifies lifting, carrying, movement, handling, driving, tool use, hearing, and exposure to adverse weather and temperature conditions as physical activities or demands. Border States describes itself as a 100% employee-owned electrical supply distributor with approximately 130 locations in 31 states.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21.
Clean driving record.
Valid Class A or Class B CDL for the state of residence and current medical certification; trainees must successfully complete the state CDL driving test after training.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to perform job duties accurately and efficiently while providing exceptional customer service.
Ability to work safely and follow Border States safety program guidelines and policies.
Pole Drivers must be familiar with state regulations for oversized-load permits, flagging, and chase vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Two-year business or trade degree, or equivalent work experience.
Prior warehouse distribution experience, including forklift operation, and good knowledge of electrical products or systems.
Working knowledge of Windows PCs, the internet, email, and SAP software.

Responsibilities

Deliver materials to customer sites and other branch locations.
Maintain the delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition and monitor maintenance and mileage data.
Maintain daily driver logs and daily vehicle inspection reports (DVIR).
Complete the truck summary, driver's log, and other backup details daily.
Follow local, state, and federal DOT regulations and Border States driver policies.
Understand truck routes and coordinate deliveries with company trucks as needed.
Load and unload material at branch and customer locations.
Support warehouse operations.
For Pole Drivers: drive over-length vehicles in tight turning areas, highway traffic, and off-road conditions.
For Pole Drivers: work at job sites and pole yards, handle large poles using specialized material-handling equipment, rig oversized loads to pole trailers, work on construction sites and rights-of-way with uneven terrain, and unload poles from rail cars in rail yards.
For CDL Trainees: complete driver training, learn inspections and cargo securement, use vehicle technology and documentation systems, understand required vehicle equipment, complete vehicle and special-equipment orientation, and drive with a CDL Driver Mentor.
May conduct Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) as part of a daily route.
May perform warehouse tasks such as order filling, stocking shelves, processing returns, receiving, and shipping.
May check and pack material for delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or designate.
Provide exceptional customer service and perform work accurately, efficiently, and safely in accordance with company safety guidelines.