Truck Driver - Berkeley, Mo

Dollar General • Berkeley, MO

16h

About The Position

The Truck Driver delivers freight between Dollar General distribution centers, stores, and vendors, including interstate and intrastate deliveries. The role involves transporting store-delivery freight, returns, and backhauls, and unloading and reloading freight and rolltainers at multiple stops. Drivers are responsible for safe vehicle operation, timely deliveries, compliance with applicable policies and regulations, professional customer service, and required paperwork and records. The position requires routine overnight travel for extended periods and work in severe hot and cold weather conditions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to meet DOT medical and safety standards, including required drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to squat, crouch, and reach as needed 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 the fifth-wheel lever and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulls 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 from the trailer using a lift gate and placing them in store backrooms.
• Unload individual boxes (toppers) from rolltainers onto U-boats and place them in store backrooms.
• Reload return rolltainers and products onto the trailer and return them to a distribution center or consolidation point.
• At consolidation points, transfer rolltainers between trailers 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 all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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