TRUCK DRIVER - ZANESVILLE, OH (FRESH)
About The Position
The Truck Driver transports freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors, including interstate and intrastate deliveries. The role involves delivering multi-stop freight to stores, unloading deliveries, handling return freight and rolltainers, and transporting items back to a Distribution Center or consolidation point. The driver must operate the vehicle safely and comply with Dollar General policies and applicable state and federal regulations. The position includes routine overnight travel for extended periods and work in severe weather conditions, including heat and cold.
Requirements
- Knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Ability to meet DOT medical and safety standards, including drug and alcohol testing requirements.
- 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 approximately 1,200 pounds.
- Ability to manually release fifth-wheel levers 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.
- One year of previous tractor/trailer driving experience.
- Valid Class A commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
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 Dollar General policies and state and federal regulations.
- Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery, including moving rolltainers using a lift gate, unloading topper boxes onto U-boats, handling returns, and transferring rolltainers between trailers at consolidation points.
- 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 required by state and federal laws and regulations.
- Operate the vehicle in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
