CDL Driver

CDL Driver 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 Chantilly, VA. 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 Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: 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