Truck Driver- Janesville, Wi

Dollar General • Janesville, WI

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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, handling return freight as required, and transporting rolltainers to the distribution center. The driver safely operates a vehicle for interstate and intrastate deliveries.

The position includes routine overnight travel for extended periods and work in severe weather conditions, including heat and cold. Drivers provide customer service to store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees, and complete required paperwork and records.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to meet DOT medical, safety, and other standards, including drug and alcohol testing.
• 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 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 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 placed on top of rolltainers onto U-boats and move them to store backrooms.
• Reload return rolltainers, including cardboard, totes, and empties, as well as product, and return them to the distribution center or a consolidation point.
• At consolidation points, back up to an available Dollar General trailer and transfer rolltainers between trailers to create an empty trailer for a vendor.
• Secure all 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 applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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