CDL Driver - Class A

Border States•Orlando, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Driver supports warehouse operations and delivery services by delivering materials to customer sites and branch locations. The role maintains delivery vehicles, driver logs, and daily vehicle inspection reports; completes required truck and driver documentation; assists with loading and unloading; and provides exceptional customer service. Drivers must follow local, state, and federal DOT regulations and Border States driver policies, understand truck routes, and may coordinate deliveries with company trucks. Pole Drivers operate over-length vehicles in tight turning areas, highway traffic, off-road conditions, job sites, pole yards, and rights of way. They handle large poles using specialized equipment, rig oversized loads to pole trailers for highway transport, and may travel in rail yards to unload poles from rail cars. CDL Trainees complete required driver training and become familiar with inspections, cargo securement, vehicle technology, required vehicle equipment, and vehicle-specific and specialized equipment. During training, they drive with a Border States CDL Driver Mentor. The position may also involve Vendor Managed Inventory, warehouse tasks such as order filling, stocking, returns, receiving and shipping, and checking and packing delivered materials. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor or designee.

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 successfully pass the state CDL driving test when training is complete.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Pole Drivers must be familiar with state regulations for oversized-load permits, flagging, and chase vehicles.
Ability to perform job duties accurately and efficiently while providing customer service.
Ability to work safely and follow Border States safety guidelines and policies.
Interpersonal communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent walking, balancing, fingering, and use of tools; continuous sitting, reaching, handling, hearing, and operation of a forklift or similar equipment; and frequent exposure to adverse weather and temperature conditions.

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 (DVIR).
Complete truck summaries, driver logs, and other required backup documentation daily.
Follow local, state, and federal DOT regulations and Border States driver policies.
Understand truck routes and, when needed, coordinate deliveries with company trucks.
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, and off-road conditions.
For Pole Drivers: work at job sites, pole yards, construction sites, and rights of way; handle large poles using specialized material-handling equipment.
For Pole Drivers: rig oversized loads to pole trailers for safe transport on public highways and unload poles from rail cars in rail yards.
For CDL Trainees: complete on-site or local training courses and pass the state CDL driving test upon completion of training.
For CDL Trainees: learn and complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and cargo securement techniques.
For CDL Trainees: learn to use vehicle technologies, including Drive Cam, Encompass, handheld capture/POD devices, DVIR, and E-log.
For CDL Trainees: understand required vehicle equipment and documentation, including cab cards, insurance cards, IFTA permits and decals, accident kits, fire extinguishers, spill kits, and safety triangles.
For CDL Trainees: complete orientation to assigned vehicles and specialized equipment and drive with a Border States CDL Driver Mentor during training.
May conduct Vendor Managed Inventory as part of the daily route.
May perform warehouse functions, including 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 designee.
Perform job duties accurately and efficiently while providing exceptional customer service.
Work safely and follow Border States safety program guidelines and policies.
Plan and organize work effectively and communicate with customers and colleagues.