Truck Driver - Indianola, Ms

Dollar General • Indianola, MS

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About The Position

The Truck Driver delivers freight on time between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors. The role hauls and unloads multi-stop freight for stores, handles return freight and rolltainers, and safely operates a vehicle for interstate and intrastate deliveries. The position requires routine overnight travel for extended periods and work in severe weather conditions, including 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 passing any required drug and alcohol test.
• 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 forces 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.
• At least 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 to store backrooms using a lift gate.
• Unload topper boxes from rolltainers onto U-boats and place them in store backrooms.
• Reload return rolltainers, including cardboard, totes, and empties, and return them with product to the 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 all 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 state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed