Class A CDL Truck Driver - Zanesville Oh - Fresh

Dollar General • Zanesville, OH

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About The Position

Company drivers transport freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors. The role involves multi-stop deliveries to Dollar General stores, returning freight and rolltainers to the Distribution Center as required, and safely operating a vehicle for interstate and intrastate deliveries. Drivers must provide professional customer service and complete required paperwork and records while complying with Dollar General policies and applicable state and federal regulations. The position requires routine overnight travel for extended periods and availability to work any day of the week.

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/alcohol testing.
• Availability for routine overnight travel for extended periods.
• Availability to work any day of the week, Monday through Sunday.
• Ability to squat, crouch, and reach to handle freight.
• Ability to enter and exit the vehicle cab numerous times each day.
• Ability to push and pull rolltainers weighing 600–1,200 pounds.
• Ability to manually release fifth-wheel levers and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulling with a force of 100 pounds at specified heights.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move freight weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to install and remove tire chains, hook and unhook trailers, and secure freight.
• Ability to work in severe weather, including heat and cold, and tolerate extended periods in dry van trailers or refrigerated spaces.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transport store-delivery freight, store 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 via a lift gate, placing freight in store backrooms, and returning 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 Center employees.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain records under state and federal laws and regulations.
• Operate the vehicle in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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