TRUCK DRIVER - WALTON, KY

Dollar General • Walton, KY

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About The Position

The Truck Driver is responsible for on-time delivery of freight between Dollar General distribution centers, stores, and vendors. The role involves hauling and unloading multi-stop freight to Dollar General stores, transporting return freight as required, and returning rolltainers to the distribution center. Drivers safely operate vehicles for interstate and intrastate deliveries.

The position includes over-the-road driving, unloading and reloading freight and rolltainers at delivery stops, handling returns and backhauls, and securing freight before sealing the trailer. Drivers provide professional customer service, complete required paperwork, and comply with applicable company policies and state and federal regulations. Routine overnight travel for extended periods is required, as is working in severe weather conditions.

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 access and manually release the fifth-wheel lever and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulling with 100 pounds of force 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 while adhering to Dollar General policies and state and federal regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at delivery stops, including moving rolltainers from the trailer using a lift gate and placing them in store backrooms.
• Unload topper boxes onto U-boats and place them in store backrooms.
• Reload return rolltainers and product onto the trailer for return to a distribution center or consolidation point.
• At consolidation points, transfer rolltainers between trailers as needed to prepare an empty trailer for a vendor.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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