CDL Driver

Border States•Eau Claire, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Driver supports warehouse operations and delivery services by transporting materials to customer sites and branch locations. The role maintains a clean, serviceable delivery vehicle, monitors maintenance and mileage, completes daily driver logs and vehicle inspection reports, and provides customer service while loading and unloading materials. Drivers must comply with applicable local, state, and federal Department of Transportation regulations and Border States driver policies, and must understand truck routes and coordinate deliveries when needed. Depending on assignment, Pole Drivers operate over-length vehicles in tight turning areas, highway traffic, off-road conditions, job sites, pole yards, rights of way, and rail yards. They handle and rig oversized poles and unload poles from rail cars. CDL Trainees complete driver training and learn vehicle inspections, cargo securement, in-vehicle technology, required vehicle safety equipment, and vehicle-specific operations while driving with a Border States CDL Driver Mentor. The position may also involve vendor-managed inventory, warehouse duties such as order filling, stocking, returns, receiving and shipping, and checking and packing materials. The role is based in person in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and reports to Jason Judnic. Compensation is determined by job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity, and responsibilities; no pay range is listed.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
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 training.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills in English.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Ability to perform job duties and meet 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 and systems.
Working knowledge of Windows PCs, the internet, email, and SAP software.
For Pole Drivers, familiarity with state regulations for oversized-load permits, flagging, and chase vehicles.

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 backup details daily.
Observe local, state, and federal DOT regulations and Border States driver policies.
Understand truck routes and coordinate deliveries with company trucks when needed.
Load and unload materials at branch and customer locations.
Support warehouse operations.
For Pole Driver assignments, operate over-length vehicles in tight turning areas, highway traffic, and off-road conditions.
For Pole Driver assignments, work at job sites and pole yards handling large poles with special material-handling equipment; rig oversized loads to pole trailers; work on construction sites and rights of way with uneven terrain and unloading conditions; and unload poles from rail cars in rail yards.
For CDL Trainee assignments, complete on-site or local training-center driver courses to obtain a CDL, learn inspections and cargo securement, become familiar with vehicle technology and required equipment, complete vehicle orientation, and drive with a Border States CDL Driver Mentor.
May conduct Vendor Managed Inventory as part of a daily route.
May perform warehouse tasks 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 designate.
Perform work accurately and efficiently while providing exceptional customer service.
Work safely and follow Border States safety program guidelines and policies.
Plan and organize work effectively.