Delivery Driver

Job Summary

Supports the day-to-day operations of the Warehouse in providing delivery and warehouse services. Provides delivery of materials to customer sites or branch locations. Provides for regular maintenance of vehicles and schedules DOT/state mandated inspection visits. Maintains a clean vehicle, daily driver logs and daily vehicle inspection reports. Completes truck summary, driver's log and other back detail daily. Loads and unloads material and provides exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provides delivery of material to Border States branches and customer sites based on business needs.
• Maintains delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition and monitors maintenance and mileage data if required.
• Provides for regular maintenance and cleaning of vehicles, as appropriate.
• Schedules DOT/state mandated inspection visits, as required.
• Maintains daily driver logs and vehicle inspection sheets.
• Completes truck summary, driver’s log and other backup detail daily, pays truck expenses and updates appropriate records, as appropriate.
• Must be observant and adhere to all local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.
• Must have a full understanding of truck routes and may coordinate deliveries with our own trucks, assigned freight companies or other carriers based on special requests or the best way to ship material.
• Loads and unloads material at the branch and customer locations.
• May perform warehouse functions including, but not limited to, order filling, stocking shelves, processing returns, receiving and shipping, as needed.

Non-essential Functions

• Performs/assists with other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• May be responsible for conducting Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) as part of their daily route.
• May check and pack material to be delivered.
• May maintain shipping equipment and keep work area clean and safe.
• May assist the City Desk and Will Call areas in providing customer service functions including, but not limited to, order entry, filling orders, processing returns, expediting, technical assistance, Will Call, and other functions, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate.

Qualifications

• Two years of 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.
• Valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles is required.
• Current medical certification is required.
• Clean driving record is essential.
• Working knowledge of PC for Windows and Internet. SAP software is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform all aspects of the job as accurately and efficiently as possible while providing exceptional customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing, and speaking English)
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 – 33%, Frequently 34 – 66%, Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Floor to Waist:
  • < 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:
  • < 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:
  • < 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:
  • < 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 - 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

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.

Our History
Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with over 120 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extraordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners.

Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

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