CDL Driver - Class A

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
 
This position will be located in: Salina , KS  

 

Job Summary

Supports the operation functions of the warehouse and delivery services.  Provides delivery of materials to customer sites or branch locations.  Maintains a clean vehicle, daily driver logs and daily vehicle inspection reports. ��Completes truck summary, drivers log and other back detail daily.  Assists with loading and unloading material and provides exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provides delivery of material to customer sites or other branch locations. 
• Maintains delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition and monitors maintenance and mileage data.
• Maintains daily driver logs and daily vehicle inspection reports (DVIR).  
• Completes truck summary, driver’s log and other backup detail daily.
• Must observe and adhere to all local, state, and federal DOT regulations and BSE driver policies.
• Must have a full understanding of truck routes and may coordinate deliveries with our own trucks
• Loads and unloads material at the branch and customer locations.
• Supports the operation functions of the warehouse.

Pole Drivers

• Drives over-length vehicles in tight turning areas, highway traffic and off- road conditions
• Working on job sites and in pole yards while handling large poles using special material handling equipment
• Rigs oversize loads to pole trailers for proper hauling on public highways
• Works on construction sites and ROW’s (Right of Ways) with uneven terrain and unloading conditions.
• Travels in rail yards and unloads poles off of rail cars

CDL Trainees

• Must complete on-site or local training center driver training courses to acquire a CDL license.  
• Becomes familiar and can effectively complete pre/post trip vehicle inspections and cargo securement techniques.
• Completes training and can utilize technology used in/on the vehicles such as Drive Cam, Encompass, handheld capture/POD devices DVIR/E-log.
• Understands required equipment/info in vehicle: Cab card, insurance card, IFTA permits/decals, Accident kit (and when to use it), fire extinguisher, spill kit, safety triangles, etc.
• Completes orientation to vehicle (box truck, curtain side, Moffett, lift gate, etc.) and special equipment (Moffett, Pole crane trucks, etc.)
• Drives with BSE CDL Driver Mentor during training process.

Non-essential Functions

• May be responsible for conducting Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) as part of their daily route.
• May perform warehouse functions including, but not limited to, order filling, stocking shelves, processing returns, receiving and shipping, as needed. 
• May check and pack material to be delivered. 
• Performs/assists with other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of a two-year business/trade degree or equivalent in work experience. 
• Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and good knowledge of electrical products/systems is preferred. 
• Minimum of 21 years of age is required. 
• Clean driving record is essential.
• A valid Class A (or B) CDL driver’s license for the state of residence along with a current medical certification is required. (Trainees must successfully complete the CDL driving state test when training is complete.)
• Ability to read, write and speak in English required. 
• Working knowledge of PC for Windows, Internet, Email and SAP software is a plus. 
• Pole Drivers must be very familiar with State regulations for over size load permits, flagging and chase vehicles.
   

Skills and Abilities

• Performs all aspects of the job as accurately and efficiently as possible while providing exceptional customer service at all times.
• Works in a safe manner and follows Border States safety program guidelines and policies
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.  
• Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing and speaking English) skills 
• Ability to effectively plan and organize. 

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Floor to Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally