Route Delivery Driver

Hall's Culligan Water • Covina, CA

1d • $20 - $22

About The Position

As a Route Delivery Driver, you will deliver Culligan drinking water and associated products to commercial and residential customers along a predetermined route. The role is customer-facing and involves consulting with customers about the products and quantities needed. Drivers prepare and load their vehicles, plan and complete scheduled routes, provide courteous service, explain products when needed, handle customer records and payments, and operate vehicles safely. The work is primarily in the field and involves extensive driving, getting in and out of a route truck, working in varied weather, and performing physically demanding tasks.

Requirements

• Maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Successfully pass a DOT Physical and DOT Drug Screen.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check per Company requirements.
• Be at least 21 years of age and pass and maintain a driving record check to be insurable to operate a company vehicle.
• Safely operate and drive company vehicles up to 26,001 lbs. daily for approximately 8–10 hours.
• Lift up to 90 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
• Remain physically capable, with or without reasonable accommodation, of performing the duties of the position.
• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, punctuality, reliability, effective communication, and attention to detail.
• Be customer-oriented, manage time effectively, solve problems, and remain adaptable and flexible during the shift.
• Commit to safe driving and be able to work with technology such as a smartphone and GPS navigation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and load the delivery vehicle before leaving the warehouse, and review route layouts and customer requests.
• Complete scheduled deliveries and identify challenges or roadblocks to optimize route efficiency.
• Interact professionally and courteously with customers and address questions or concerns during deliveries.
• Develop product knowledge and handle bottled water, PE tanks, salt, and other applicable products appropriately.
• Provide customers with product information when needed.
• Complete customer agreements and route sheets accurately and legibly.
• Collect customer payments and turn in payments and daily activity sheets to office staff at the end of each workday.
• Use handheld palm units properly and enter accurate customer information in accordance with usage rules.
• Operate delivery vehicles safely and follow traffic rules and DOT regulations.
• Perform Daily Vehicle Inspections and report issues to management.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) with a generous accrual rate.
• Full benefits package, including a 401(k) with company match following the introductory period.
• Career advancement opportunities and employee upskilling and promotion from within.
• Free use of Culligan equipment at home.

What This Job Offers

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