TRUCK DRIVER- JANESVILLE, WI

Dollar General • Janesville, IA

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About The Position

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

The work includes unloading and reloading freight and rolltainers at delivery locations, handling store returns and backhauls, transferring rolltainers between trailers at consolidation points, and securing freight before sealing the trailer. The driver provides professional customer service, completes legally required paperwork, and operates in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.

The role involves routine overnight travel for extended periods and work in severe hot and cold weather. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with one year of previous tractor-trailer driving experience. A valid Class A commercial driver's license is required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to meet DOT medical, safety, drug-testing, and alcohol-testing standards.
• 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.

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 via lift gate into store backrooms and placing topper boxes onto U-boats.
• Reload return rolltainers and products onto the trailer and return them 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: No Education Listed