CDL Driver

Crescent Electric Supply Company • Jeffersonville, IN

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About The Position

As a Lead Driver, you are a working leader responsible for coordinating transportation activities for branches within an assigned geographic territory. In conjunction with the Area Dispatcher, you balance daily work requirements and serve as the local point of contact to facilitate customer deliveries, manage documentation, and provide customers with an exceptional experience.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The role includes driving company trucks, coordinating and training transportation team members, supporting delivery routing and dispatch, and maintaining truck safety and compliance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a driver and/or wholesale electrical parts distribution capacity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOT medical and forklift certifications.
• Ability to use warehouse equipment and inventory systems.
• Proficiency in general computer use, including Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of routing software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local point of contact by communicating daily priorities and goals, assigning duties, and coordinating team work.
• Drive company trucks to make prompt, on-schedule deliveries and pickups; fill in across designated-area branches to cover absences.
• Load and unload trucks accurately and efficiently.
• Partner with leadership to coordinate, facilitate, and measure driver training activities.
• Train new transportation team members to drive and operate vehicles according to company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Track and monitor performance, including conducting ride-alongs to assess on-road quality and standards compliance and identify retraining and process-improvement opportunities.
• Assist in building daily delivery routes using company-designated routing software and dispatch company vehicles.
• Identify deficiencies or improvement opportunities and communicate them to management for resolution.
• Perform routine truck inspections, schedule maintenance and repairs, and maintain records to ensure DOT safety compliance.

Benefits

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED