Class A CDL Truck Driver - Clayton Nc

Dollar General • Clayton, NC

18h

About The Position

Company drivers transport freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors. The role includes multi-stop store deliveries, returning freight and rolltainers to the Distribution Center as required, and safely operating a vehicle for interstate and intrastate deliveries. Drivers unload and reload freight at delivery locations, provide professional customer service, and complete required paperwork and records while complying with Dollar General policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Meet DOT standards, including medical and safety requirements and any required drug and alcohol testing.
• Available for routine overnight travel for extended periods.
• Available to work any day of the week, Monday through Sunday.
• Able to squat, crouch, and reach to handle freight; enter and exit the vehicle cab numerous times daily; push and pull rolltainers weighing 600–1,200 pounds; and occasionally lift, carry, or move freight weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to manually release fifth-wheel levers and tandem pins using the specified pulling forces and heights.
• Able to install and remove tire chains, hook and unhook trailers, and secure freight.
• Able to work in severe weather, including heat and cold, and tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures in trailers, freezers, and coolers.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport store-delivery freight, returns, and backhauls over the road safely, efficiently, and on time, following company policies and state and federal regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery, including moving rolltainers off the trailer by lift gate, placing items in store backrooms, loading returns onto the trailer, and securing freight before sealing the trailer.
• Provide professional customer service to store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees.
• Complete necessary paperwork and maintain records required by state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure vehicle operation complies with all state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED