Class A CDL Truck Driver - Aurora Co

Dollar General•Aurora, CO

About The Position

Company drivers transport freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors, making multi-stop deliveries and handling store returns and backhauls as required. Drivers safely operate vehicles for interstate and intrastate deliveries, unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each stop, and return designated items to the Distribution Center. The role includes routine overnight travel for extended periods and work on any day of the week. Drivers provide professional customer service and maintain required paperwork and records while complying with Dollar General policies and applicable state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Six months of previous tractor/trailer driving experience.
Knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Meet DOT-required standards, including medical and safety requirements and any required drug/alcohol testing.
Available for routine overnight travel for extended periods.
Available to work any day of the week, Monday through Sunday.
Ability 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.
Ability to manually operate the fifth-wheel lever and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulls of 100 pounds at specified heights.
Ability to install and remove tire chains, hook and unhook trailers, and secure freight.
Ability to work in severe weather, including heat and cold.

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 applicable regulations.
Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at delivery stops, including moving rolltainers using a lift gate, placing items in store backrooms, and returning designated items to the Distribution Center.
Secure freight and rolltainers at each stop before sealing the trailer.
Provide professional customer service to store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees.
Complete required paperwork and maintain records in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Operate the vehicle in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.