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Border States

CDL Driver

Border States, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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This position will be located in:

Curtis Bay, MD

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, driver’s log and other backup 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 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 skills.

Ability to effectively plan and organize.

Physical Requirements Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):

0–33% occasionally, 34–66% frequently, 67–100% continuously.

Lift from floor to waist:

Occasionally

(up to 10 lbs, 10–25 lbs, 26–50 lbs, 51–75 lbs, 76–100 lbs);

Not at all

(101+ lbs).

Above waist lift:

Occasionally

for

Not at all

for 26–50 lbs and above.

Unilateral carry:

Occasionally

for

Not at all

for 26–50 lbs and above.

Bilateral carry:

Occasionally

for

Not at all

for 101+ lbs.

Physical Activity

Sitting: Continuously

Standing: Occasionally

Walking: Frequently

Bending/Stooping: Occasionally

Crawling: Not at all

Climbing/Walking Stairs: Occasionally

Reaching: Continuously

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 to weather: Frequently

Travel: 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. The pay range for this position starts at $27.75/hour depending on experience.

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

Equal Opportunity For All It’s not just the law. 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.

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