CDL Driver

Border States•Chantilly, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Driver supports warehouse operations and delivery services by delivering materials to customer sites and branch locations. The role includes maintaining a clean, properly functioning vehicle; monitoring maintenance and mileage; completing driver logs and daily vehicle inspection reports; following applicable Department of Transportation regulations and company driver policies; and loading and unloading materials while providing exceptional customer service. Some positions involve driving over-length vehicles and handling large poles at job sites, pole yards, construction sites, rights of way, and rail yards. These duties may include rigging oversized loads to pole trailers and using specialized material-handling equipment. CDL trainees complete driver training and vehicle orientation, learn inspection and cargo-securement procedures, and drive with a company CDL Driver Mentor while training. The position is in person in Chantilly, Virginia. Compensation is determined by job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity, and responsibilities. Border States is a 100% employee-owned electrical supply distributor with approximately 130 locations in 31 states.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

A two-year business or trade degree, or equivalent work experience.
Prior warehouse distribution experience, including forklift operation, and good knowledge of electrical products and 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 required backup details each day.
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; work at job sites and pole yards; handle large poles using special material-handling equipment; rig oversized loads to pole trailers; work on construction sites and rights of way with uneven terrain; and travel in rail yards to unload poles from rail cars.
For CDL trainees: complete on-site or local driver training courses to acquire a CDL; learn pre- and post-trip inspections and cargo securement; train on vehicle technology and equipment; complete vehicle and special-equipment orientation; and drive with a CDL Driver Mentor during training.
May conduct Vendor Managed Inventory 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 materials for delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or designate.