CDL Driver

Border States; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Border States is hiring a CDL Driver in Meridian, ID to support warehouse operations and deliver materials to customer sites or branch locations. The role involves maintaining a clean vehicle, daily driver logs, and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.

The ideal candidate must have a valid CDL, be at least 21 years old, and possess excellent customer service skills. The company offers various benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, and bonuses for employee-owners based on company performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age is required.
• Clean driving record is essential.
• A valid Class A (or B) CDL driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides delivery of materials to customer sites.
• Maintains delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition.
• Completes daily driver logs and vehicle inspection reports.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Forklift operation and distribution

Communication skills in English

Education

2-year business/trade degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP software

Job description

Location: Meridian, ID

Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled

Job Summary

The CDL Driver 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, driver's log, and other back detail daily. Assists with loading and unloading material and provides exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• 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 Border States 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.
• Works 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, and 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 Border States 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

• 2-year business/trade degree or equivalent in work experience preferred.
• 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:
  • Less 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:
  • Less 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:
  • Less 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:
  • Less 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 – Continuously
• Standing – Occasionally
• Walking – Frequently
• Bending/Stooping – Occasionally
• Crawling – Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs – Occasionally
• Reaching – Continuously
• Crouching/Squatting – Not at all
• Kneeling – Occasionally
• Balancing – Frequently
• Repetitive Motion – Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation – Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally
• Handling – Continuously
• Fingering – Frequently
• Talking – Occasionally
• Driving – Continuously
• Desk Work – Occasionally
• Use of tools – Frequently
• Hearing – Continuously
• Exposure – Frequently
• Travel – Not at all

Benefits

• 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!
• Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.

Equal Opportunity For All

Border States is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the diversity of all 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