Class A CDL Driver

Company: Dollar General
Location: Murfreesboro
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Company-Drivers are responsible for on time delivery of freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors and safely operating the vehicle and transporting all freight, which includes interstate and intrastate deliveries. DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Transport store-delivery freight as well as store returns and backhauls over-the-road in a safe, efficient, and timely manner adhering to all Dollar General policies and state and federal regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provide professional customer service to all parties including store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure operation of the vehicle is in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations. KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS and ABILITIES:
  • Available to work any day of the week (Monday - Sunday) and for routine overnight travel
  • Squat, crouch and reach as needed to handle freight
  • Enter and exit the vehicle's cab numerous times each day
  • Push and pull rolltainers weighing between 600 - 1,200 pounds
  • Access and manually release fifth wheel lever and tandem pins
  • Occasionally lift, carry, or move freight weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Install and remove tire chains, hook and unhook trailers, and secure freight
  • Work in severe weather conditions-both heat and cold WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:
    • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
    • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
    • 3 months previous tractor/trailer driving experience
    • Knowledge of all applicable Department of Transportation ("DOT") Regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
    • Meet all standards (medical, safety, etc.) required by the DOT, including any drug/alcohol test
      
      BENEFITS:

      • Health Insurance Coverage Options (Medical/Rx, Telemedicine, Dental/Vision)
      • Flexible Spending Accounts
      • 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan with generous company match with immediate vesting
      • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
      • Life Insurance Options
      • Supplemental Medical Coverage (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement)
      • Competitive base pay
      • Annual bonus opportunity
      • Service award recognition program
      • Paid vacation and holidays
      • LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
      • MetLaw Legal plan
      • Business Travel Accident
      • Parental Leave
      • Healthy Lifestyle and Disease Management Programs
      • Financial Wellness, including employee discounts for pet insurance, auto/home insurance and more
      • Variety of investment options *This information reflects the highlights of Dollar General's benefit plans and is intended as an overview. Individual employee eligibility requirements may also apply. In the event of any discrepancy between a Plan and the information provided on this site, the official Plan document(s) will govern. Dollar General reserves the right to amend or terminate any Plan at any time and without notice. Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
        

Keywords: Dollar General, Murfreesboro , Class A CDL Driver, Professions , Murfreesboro, Tennessee