CDL Driver

Border States•Eau Claire, WI

2d•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, serviceable vehicle; monitoring maintenance and mileage; completing driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and other daily documentation; following applicable Department of Transportation regulations and company driver policies; and loading and unloading materials. Drivers must understand truck routes and may coordinate deliveries with company trucks. The position may also support warehouse tasks and customer-facing inventory services. Pole Drivers operate over-length vehicles in tight turning areas, highway traffic, off-road conditions, construction sites, rights of way, pole yards, and rail yards. They handle large poles using specialized equipment, rig oversized loads to pole trailers, and unload poles from rail cars. Pole Drivers must be familiar with state rules for oversize-load permits, flagging, and chase vehicles. CDL Trainees complete on-site or local training to obtain a CDL, learn vehicle inspections and cargo securement, and become familiar with vehicle technology and required safety and permit equipment. Training includes vehicle orientation and driving with a Border States CDL Driver Mentor. This is an in-person position in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The employer describes the role as part of a 100% employee-owned company and provides a competitive benefits package. The position may be filled before or after the stated application deadline; applications are accepted while the posting remains active.

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 pass the state CDL driving test after completing training.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to perform the job accurately and efficiently while providing exceptional customer service.
Ability to work safely and follow company safety-program guidelines and policies.
Excellent customer-service skills, including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Pole Drivers must be familiar with state regulations for oversize-load permits, flagging, and chase vehicles.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 (DVIRs).
Complete truck summaries, driver logs, and other supporting documentation 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 materials at branch and customer locations.
Support warehouse operations.
For Pole Drivers, drive over-length vehicles in tight turning areas, highway traffic, off-road conditions, construction sites, rights of way, pole yards, and rail yards.
For Pole Drivers, handle large poles using specialized material-handling equipment, rig oversized loads to pole trailers, and unload poles from rail cars.
For CDL Trainees, complete driver-training courses, learn inspections and cargo securement, become familiar with vehicle technology and required equipment, complete vehicle and 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, processing returns, receiving, and shipping.
May check and pack materials for delivery.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or designate.