CDL Driver

Border States•Amarillo, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Driver supports warehouse operations and delivery services by transporting materials to customer sites and branch locations. The role includes maintaining a clean, properly functioning vehicle; monitoring maintenance and mileage; completing driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and other daily paperwork; and loading and unloading materials. Drivers must follow applicable Department of Transportation regulations and Border States driver policies, understand truck routes, and provide exceptional customer service. Some positions involve driving over-length vehicles, handling large poles with specialized equipment, securing oversized loads to pole trailers, and working at job sites, rights-of-way, pole yards, and rail yards. CDL trainees complete driver training, learn vehicle inspections and cargo securement, become familiar with vehicle technology and required safety equipment, and train alongside a Border States CDL Driver Mentor. The position may also include vendor-managed inventory and warehouse duties such as order filling, stocking, returns, receiving, shipping, and packing deliveries. The job requires meeting the listed physical demands and performing essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. The position is located in Amarillo, Texas, and is posted until filled.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
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 after training.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Ability to perform the job accurately and efficiently while providing exceptional customer service.
For pole drivers, familiarity with state regulations for oversized-load permits, flagging, and chase vehicles.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 or systems.
Working knowledge of Windows PCs, the internet, email, and SAP software.

Responsibilities

Deliver materials to customer sites and other branch locations.
Keep the delivery vehicle clean and in 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 daily supporting paperwork.
Follow local, state, and federal DOT regulations and Border States driver policies.
Understand truck routes and, when needed, coordinate deliveries using company trucks.
Load and unload materials at branch and customer locations.
Support warehouse operations.
For pole-driving assignments, drive over-length vehicles in tight turning areas, highway traffic, and off-road conditions.
For pole-driving assignments, handle large poles with specialized material-handling equipment and rig oversized loads to pole trailers for highway transport.
For pole-driving assignments, work at construction sites, rights-of-way, pole yards, and rail yards, including unloading poles from rail cars.
For trainee assignments, complete on-site or local training-center driver courses and successfully complete the state CDL driving test.
For trainee assignments, learn pre- and post-trip inspections, cargo securement, vehicle technology, required vehicle equipment, and vehicle and special-equipment orientation; drive with a Border States CDL Driver Mentor during training.
May conduct Vendor Managed Inventory as part of the daily route.
May perform warehouse tasks such as order filling, stocking, processing returns, receiving, shipping, and packing materials for delivery.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or designate.
Provide exceptional customer service and work safely in accordance with Border States safety guidelines and policies.