Truck Driver - Clayton, Nc

Dollar General • Clayton, NC

12h

About The Position

The Truck Driver is responsible for on-time delivery of freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors. The driver hauls and unloads multi-stop freight to Dollar General stores and transports return freight, as required, and rolltainers to the Distribution Center. The role involves safely operating a vehicle for interstate and intrastate deliveries.

The driver transports store-delivery freight, returns, and backhauls over the road; unloads and reloads freight and rolltainers at delivery locations; provides professional customer service; completes required paperwork and records; and complies with applicable company policies and state and federal regulations. The job requires routine overnight travel for extended periods and work in severe hot and cold weather.

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 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 while following Dollar General policies and state and federal regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery, including rolling rolltainers onto lift gates and into store backrooms, unloading topper boxes onto U-boats, and reloading return freight and rolltainers for transport to a Distribution Center or 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 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 state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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