TRUCK DRIVER - LITTLE ROCK, AR

Dollar General • North Little Rock, AR

16h

About The Position

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

The position involves over-the-road driving, unloading and reloading freight and rolltainers at delivery locations, securing freight, providing professional customer service, completing required paperwork, and complying with company policies and applicable state and federal regulations. Routine overnight travel for extended periods is required, and the driver may work in severe weather conditions, both hot and cold.

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 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 rolling rolltainers off the trailer onto a lift gate and into store backrooms; unloading topper boxes onto U-boats and into backrooms; and reloading return rolltainers and products for return 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.
• Safely 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