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: Chicago, IL Application Deadline: 6/30/2026. 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 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, 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 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 other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate. 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 oversize 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr