CDL Route Driver

CRH California Water, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid time off

Full benefits package

Culligan equipment at home

Job summary

Hall’s Culligan is seeking a Route Delivery Driver to ensure timely delivery of drinking water and related products to commercial and residential customers on a fixed route. You’ll perform route planning, handle product knowledge, and provide excellent customer service while complying with safety and DOT guidelines.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, with paid time off after accrual and a full benefits package including a 401(k) match after the introductory period.

Qualifications

• Strong route planning and execution skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Solid understanding of bottled water products and handling.

Responsibilities

• Route planning and execution: prepare and load delivery vehicle, complete scheduled deliveries.
• Customer service: interact professionally with customers, address questions or concerns.
• Product knowledge: understand products delivered (water, salt, tanks) and proper handling.
• Documentation: complete agreements and route sheets accurately; submit payments and activity sheets.
• Safety: operate vehicles safely and perform DVIR inspections.

Skills

Route planning

Customer service

Product knowledge

Documentation

Safety awareness

Tools

Handheld palm units

Job description

Job Description

As the premium provider of drinking water and water treatment services for the greater part of a century, Hall’s Culligan continues to innovate and expand our business nationwide by offering tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of each customer backed by our superior Culligan service.

As a Route Delivery Driver, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate delivery of Culligan drinking water and associated products to customers on a predetermined route. This role will be customer-facing and requires the Driver to consult with customers to determine the products and/or amount of products necessary to meet their need. The ideal candidate for this role will understand effective route planning, have excellent driving skills, and will be committed to delivering exceptional Culligan service.

Why you’ll love working here:

• We offer a full-time, Monday-Friday work schedule.


• You’ll receive paid time off (PTO) at a generous accrual rate.


• We offer an hourly rate of $24.00-26.00, depending on experience.


• You’ll be eligible for a full benefits package, including a 401k with company match, following your introductory period.


• We’re a stable and growing family-oriented company who regularly offers career advancement opportunities.


• We believe in upskilling our employees and promoting from within.


• You’ll have the opportunity to utilize Culligan equipment in your home free of charge!

What you’ll do:

Route planning and execution:

• Prepare the delivery vehicle each day after leaving the warehouse to ensure it is loaded correctly; familiarize yourself with the route layout and customers’ requests to complete the scheduled route.


• Complete all deliveries on route as scheduled.


• Ensure route optimization by identifying challenges or roadblocks ahead of time to complete the route in the most efficient manner.

Customer service:

• Interact with customers while representing the company in a professional and courteous manner.


• Address customer questions or concerns during deliveries.

Product knowledge:

• Develop a strong understanding of the products being delivered and the proper product handling associated with bottled water, PE tanks, salt, and additional products as applicable.


• Provide information about products to customers when necessary.

Documentation:

• Complete customer agreements and route sheets accurately and legibly.


• Perform payment collection from customers; promptly turn in customer payments and daily activity sheets to the office staff at the end of each workday.


• Adhere to the proper utilization of handheld palm units, while entering accurate information concerning the customer and abiding by all rules concerning its use.

Safety:

• Operate delivery vehicles safely; adhere to traffic rules and DOT regulations.


• Perform Daily Vehicle Inspections (DVIR’s) and report any issues to management.

Where you’ll work:

Culligan Drivers spend much of their time out in the field delivering to both commercial and residential customers – this means you’ll spend extensive time driving and getting in and out of the route truck. Our Drivers deliver in rain or shine and must be comfortable being exposed to various weather conditions. This role is labor intensive and requires strong physical stamina.

Who should apply:

The personal attributes that will set you apart in our hiring process include integrity and accountability – our Drivers must be honest, trustworthy, and willing to take complete ownership over their role. We expect you to be punctual and reliable as our customers rely on timely, consistent deliveries. Effective communication and attention to detail will be key in this role given the need to manage customer information and paperwork for correctness, as well as efficiently communicate with customers, managers, and team members.

Technically speaking, the ideal candidate for this role will be highly customer oriented, comfortable managing their time and solving problems, and will remain adaptable and flexible throughout their shift to accommodate customer and business needs. Commitment to safe driving and ability to work with tech