Truck Driver - San Antonio, Tx

Dollar General • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Truck Driver delivers freight on time between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors. The role involves hauling and unloading multi-stop freight for Dollar General stores, transporting return freight as required, and returning rolltainers to the Distribution Center. The driver safely operates a vehicle for interstate and intrastate deliveries.

Responsibilities include transporting deliveries, returns, and backhauls; unloading and reloading freight and rolltainers; providing professional customer service; completing required paperwork and maintaining records; and complying with state and federal laws and regulations. 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 (DOT) regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to meet all DOT-required standards, including medical and safety standards and drug/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 access and manually release the fifth-wheel lever and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulling with a 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 while following Dollar General policies and state and federal regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery, including moving rolltainers from the trailer to store backrooms, unloading topper boxes onto U-boats, and loading return freight and rolltainers for return to a Distribution Center or consolidation point.
• At consolidation points, transfer rolltainers between trailers when required to create 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 necessary paperwork and maintain records required by state and federal laws and regulations.
• Operate the vehicle in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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