CDL Driver

JOB PURPOSE:

The CDL Driver is responsible for ensuring the safe and timely delivery of solar panels and related equipment to various distribution centers, job sites, and customers. This role plays a critical part in the supply chain by ensuring that products arrive in perfect condition, supporting the installation and operational timelines of solar energy projects. The driver will maintain high standards of safety, efficiency, and customer service while representing the company professionally on the road and at delivery points.

Additionally, this role will assist in warehouse when needed. When in the warehouse, the CDL Driver and Warehouse associate is responsible for efficiently and accurately handling the receipt, storage, and distribution of solar panel products and related materials, using forklifts and other warehouse equipment to ensure the safe and timely delivery of goods to customers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Making Onsite Deliveries (80%)
• Warehouse duties. (20%)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MAKING ONSITE DELIVERIES (80%)

• Responsible for maintaining Electronic Driver Logs and completing Pre-Trip Inspections and Post-Trip inspections of the vehicle.
• CDL drivers are subject to DOT random drug and alcohol tests. 
• Provides quality service to customers using clear communication skills when unloading the material at the point of delivery.
• Knowledgeable regarding all company products and services.
  

• Loads the truck and inspects the loaded truck for accuracy of order, compliance with weight restrictions, and proper securing of load.

• Maintains accurate records for submission to the Fleet Department.
• Ensures safety of vehicle; reports all mechanical problems promptly to the Fleet Department.
• Ensures safety and proper performance on company property, job site, and in transit.
• Consistently uses proper safety gear including safety vest and steel toe shoes.
  
• Performs warehouse duties including picking, packing, and shipping, as needed.
• Utilizes warehouse forklifts for moving inventory.  

             All Other Duties as Assigned

WAREHOUSE DUTIES 20%:

• Provides quality service to customers using clear communication skills.
• Knowledgeable regarding all company products and services.
• Counts, verifies, and manually unloads incoming orders and shipments.
• Manually picks, packs, and ships product/orders.
• Verifies and loads orders on outgoing trucks.
• Verifies and loads outgoing orders onto customer vehicles.
• Ensures safety and proper performance of helpers on company property, job site, and in transit.
• Consistently uses proper safety gear, including safety vest and steel toe shoes.
• Maintains neatness and cleanliness of warehouse.
• Maintains inventory in appropriate/designated storage areas in warehouse.
• Utilizes forklift for moving inventory.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Use of a Truck Mounted Forklift (TMF) is required.
• 2 years experience driving for the equipment they’re being hired for. (Combination vehicle with flatbed and TMF)
• Proficiency in DOT legal strapping requirements.
• Basic comprehension of the English language required (Ability to read and write)  
• Highly organized and self-directed. 
• High level of customer service. 
• Good listening, reading, verbal and written communication skills.   
• Adept at problem solving, high attention to detail, and time management.  
• Proficient math skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. 
• Ability to communicate and build associations with all levels within the organization. 
• Basic technical skills for data entry, internal/external communications, etc. 
• To excel in this position, the person must be able to effectively perform all required duties. The specified requirements outline the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in carrying out these essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• A valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License and DOT Medical Card are required.
• Forklift Training/Certification; Certification is a plus.
• Truck Mounted Forklift Training/Certification.
• Experience using and maintaining Electronic Drivers Logs, Pre and Post Trip Inspections is a bonus.
• Satisfactory driving record per company policy.
• Must pass all DOT requirements including physical examination and drug screen.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:  

• Regularly required to sit, talk, use repetitive motion, and hear. 
• Able to move 2,000 lbs with a pallet jack.
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach overhead. 
• Occasionally and repeatedly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Up to 150 pounds with team lift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

• None

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

We strive to offer progressive benefits to our employees. We believe that our employees and our culture are the foundation of the work that we do. 

• The hourly rate for this position is $26-$28 per hour.  Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set.
• 401k with up to 5% Employer match 
• Health Premium covered at 100% for individuals (for select plans) 
• Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Group & Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D 
• Unlimited PTO
• 100% Paid family leave up to 12 weeks

Work Environment:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:  

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and vibration.  

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Willing to travel between 5% to 10% of the time. 

About BayWa r.e.   

BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC (BayWa r.e.) is dedicated to supporting local, independent installers -- the foundation of a robust and healthy solar industry. We offer best-in-class products coupled with unrivaled customer support and a growing suite of services aimed at helping installation companies run more efficiently.   

For our employees, the tangible value in our company comes from the growth opportunities available to those with initiative and curiosity. We believe that the work is the boss: figure out what needs to get done and then it’s all hands-on deck.   

We are a company that believes culture is our backbone. Want to get to know us better? Check out our e-magazine, Solar r.e.view. 

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing this job's duties, the employee is often exposed to outside weather and wet and/or humid and hot conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position.  However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation.  All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.