CDL Driver - Class A

Border States•Nampa, ID

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the operation functions of the warehouse and delivery services by providing delivery of materials to customer sites or branch locations. The CDL Driver will maintain a clean vehicle, daily driver logs, and daily vehicle inspection reports. They will also complete truck summaries, drivers logs, and other back-office details daily. This role involves assisting with loading and unloading material and providing exceptional customer service. Border States is a 100% employee-owned company, empowering employees to make decisions and receive rewards for their hard work.

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.
Ability to read, write, and speak in English required.
Criminal background check (required for all positions)
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
Drug testing

Nice To Haves

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.
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.

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.
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.
Must complete on-site or local training center driver training courses to acquire a CDL license.
Becomes familiar 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.
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.