CDL Driver - Class B

Border States•Eau Claire, WI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. The company is 100 percent employee-owned and focuses on delivering top-notch customer service. This CDL Driver - Class B position supports the operation functions of the warehouse and delivery services. The role involves providing delivery of materials to customer sites or branch locations, maintaining a clean vehicle, daily driver logs, and daily vehicle inspection reports. The driver will also complete truck summaries and other daily backup details, assist with loading and unloading material, and provide exceptional customer service. Specific duties are outlined for Pole Drivers and CDL Trainees, including operating over-length vehicles, handling large poles, rigging oversize loads, and completing driver training courses to acquire a CDL license.

Requirements

Minimum of 21 years of age.
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 (Trainees must successfully complete the CDL driving state test when training is complete).
Ability to read, write and speak in English required.
Pole Drivers must be very familiar with State regulations for over size load permits, flagging and chase vehicles.
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.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of a two-year business/trade degree or equivalent in work experience.
Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and good knowledge of electrical products/systems.
Working knowledge of PC for Windows, Internet, Email and SAP software.

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 BSE 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 (Pole Drivers).
Working on job sites and in pole yards while handling large poles using special material handling equipment (Pole Drivers).
Rigs oversize loads to pole trailers for proper hauling on public highways (Pole Drivers).
Works on construction sites and ROW’s (Right of Ways) with uneven terrain and unloading conditions (Pole Drivers).
Travels in rail yards and unloads poles off of rail cars (Pole Drivers).
Must complete on-site or local training center driver training courses to acquire a CDL license (CDL Trainees).
Becomes familiar and can effectively complete pre/post trip vehicle inspections and cargo securement techniques (CDL Trainees).
Completes training and can utilize technology used in/on the vehicles such as Drive Cam, Encompass, handheld capture/POD devices DVIR/E-log (CDL Trainees).
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. (CDL Trainees).
Completes orientation to vehicle (box truck, curtain side, Moffett, lift gate, etc.) and special equipment (Moffett, Pole crane trucks, etc.) (CDL Trainees).
Drives with BSE CDL Driver Mentor during training process (CDL Trainees).
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/assists with other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Benefits

Competitive benefit package
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 and more!
Bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.