CDL Driver

Border States; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Border States seeks a dedicated driver for material delivery in Eau Claire, WI. The role involves driving a clean, well-maintained vehicle to customer sites while adhering to DOT regulations.

Candidates should have a CDL and a solid background in customer service. We offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement plan, and opportunities for career growth within our employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation.
• Must have a valid Class A (or B) CDL driver's license.
• Clean driving record is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide delivery of materials to customer sites.
• Maintain delivery vehicle in good working condition.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials.

Skills

Customer service skills

Driving skills

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Education

Two-year business/trade degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP software

Job description

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: Eau Claire, WI

Application Deadline: until filled.

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

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
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101 + lbs. - Not at all
• Above Waist Lift:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Unilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Bilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
• Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Continuously
• Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Not at all
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently
• Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
• Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally
• Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Continuously
• Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Occasionally
• Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Frequently
• Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at all

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity For All

It's not just the law. It's something we've believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace

Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre‑employment screenings:

• Criminal background check (required for all positions)
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
• Drug testing

The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.

Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• FSA & HSA
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Personal Leave time and more!