Class A CDL Truck Driver - Jackson Ga

Dollar General • Jackson, GA

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About The Position

Company drivers transport freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors, including interstate and intrastate deliveries. The role includes hauling and unloading multi-stop store deliveries, returning freight and rolltainers to the Distribution Center as required, and safely operating the vehicle in accordance with Dollar General policies and applicable laws and regulations. Drivers provide professional customer service and complete required paperwork and records. Routine overnight travel for extended periods is required, and drivers must be available to work any day of the week.

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 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 and to enter and exit the vehicle cab numerous times each day.
• Ability to push and pull rolltainers weighing 600–1,200 pounds.
• Ability to access and manually release the fifth-wheel lever and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulling force of 100 pounds at heights of 44 inches and 38 inches.
• 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 exposure to extreme temperatures in dry van trailers or refrigerated 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 from the trailer using a lift gate, placing items in store backrooms, reloading returns, and securing freight before sealing the trailer.
• Provide professional customer service to store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain records under state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure vehicle operation complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed