CDL Driver Lead

Border States•Chicago, IL

29d

About The Position

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Chicago, IL Application Deadline: October 29, 2025 or Posted Until Filled Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.Job SummarySupports the operation functions of the warehouse and delivery services. Provides delivery of materials to customer sites or branch locations. Maintains a clean vehicle, daily driver logs and daily vehicle inspection reports. Completes truck summary, drivers log and other back detail daily. Assists with loading and unloading material and provides exceptional customer service. Serves as a mentor for CDL driver trainees.

Requirements

Two-year business/trade degree or equivalent in work experience.
2 years prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and good knowledge of electrical products/systems is required.
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.)
Performs all aspects of the job as accurately and efficiently as possible while providing exceptional customer service
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing, and speaking) skills
Ability to effectively plan and organize.

Nice To Haves

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 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.
Services as a mentor for CDL driver trainee.
Schedules and tracks maintenance for equipment (tractors, trucks, forklifts, trailers etc.)
Advises and assists drivers in more difficult load securement scenarios and deliveries.
Coaches DriveCam events.
Works in a safe manner and follows Border States safety program guidelines and policies
Drives over-length vehicles in tight turning areas, highway traffic and off- road conditions
Working 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
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

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!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.