Class B driver Hazmat Delivery Driver

Poolcorp; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading distributor of landscape and irrigation products as a CDL Driver! This role offers the chance to make local deliveries while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. You'll enjoy a stable work environment with guaranteed hours, competitive pay, and excellent benefits. Be part of a winning team that values its employees and offers career growth opportunities. With a focus on safety and customer service, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to thrive in a supportive and dynamic workplace!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonuses

Exclusive Vendor Discounts

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement required.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Strong customer service attitude and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Make safe and timely deliveries to customers.
• Load and unload vehicles, ensuring products are secured.
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Team Player

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Pay: $26.75- $27/ Hour + Benefits and up to $3500 in annual bonuses

Location: Horizon Distributors- 6700 Sierra Lane Dublin California 94568

The Company

Horizon Distributors, Inc. (Horizon) is a wholly owned subsidiary of POOLCORP – the world’s largest publicly traded distributor of swimming pool, landscaping and outdoor living products – which employs over 6,000 team members in more than 440 sales centers worldwide.

Horizon operates 70 of those sales centers across the US and is a leading distributor of landscape and irrigation products with a focus on serving the needs of professional landscape contractors. With more than 60 years of industry experience, Horizon prides itself in offering the convenience and buying power of a national company with the personalized service and attention to detail of a local store!

Why Horizon?

At Horizon, our people ARE our priority and there are so many reasons to join our team!Here’s why we are the best on the road:

You'll be home every night! When we say "Local Deliveries Only", we mean that.

Safety is #1 AND it's rewarded: Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our employees, customers and communities, so we are continuously improving our Safety procedures across our warehouses and fleet of vehicles. We believe safe driving and exceptional performance should be rewarded, so POOLCORP/Horizon's 600+ drivers are eligible for bonuses to celebrate your role in preventing accidents and injuries.

No Deliveries? No Problem! Sometimes weather doesn't cooperate. No matter if you have deliveries to make or not, you are guaranteed at least 40 hours per week.

Excellent Benefits:Our generous benefit package includes: group medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) – offered currently with a company match; an employee stock purchase program; seasonal sales and rewards programs; an Employee Assistance Program, exclusive vendor discounts offered to POOLCORP / Horizon employees and more.

Winning Team:Our history of success is the result of our winning team.At Horizon, you will work with some of the best and brightest, in a stable environment, with predictable work hours and the ability to earn even more through overtime, and continuous rewards

when targets are met…which is often the case.Join us and you’ll join a “winning team.”

Career Opportunities:Looking for a career – not just a job?Then we may be the place for you!We have both the career opportunities and training needed as you grow.We offer continuous learning – locally in sales center training sessions, virtually in our online learning center, in the classroom at our training facility in Dallas, TX, and through tuition reimbursement.At Horizon, the sky is the limit.

So, whether you are new to the business or are a seasoned professional, Horizon has a place for you.

The Job

CDL Drivers make safe, complete, accurate and on-time deliveries to customers while complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) and other applicable regulations. As the face of Horizon out on the job site, they represent our commitment to exceptional service, establish relationships with customers and always radiate a positive attitude.

Responsibilities:

• Make deliveries using the most effective route to ensure orders are delivered on time.
• Load and unload the vehicle, ensuring that all products are properly secured.
• Collect payments and accurately document delivery.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)).
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, and inform supervisor of any maintenance needed.
• Ensure the vehicle is clean, well-maintained, and presentable on a daily basis.
• Assist with housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe and secure sales center.
• Increase job and product knowledge on an ongoing basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A valid Class B commercial driver's license with Hazmat endorsement
• Drive a 25' Manual Flat bed with forklift
• A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)indicating no more than 2 combined violations or at fault accidents in the past 3 years.
• Ability to frequently lift and move items that weigh up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Aptitude to learn ever-evolving computer systems, programs, handheld technology and processes.
• Ability to observe surroundings for information and recognize potential problems.
• Maintains composure in a fast-paced environment focused on serving business owners with urgent needs.
• A cooperative, dependable team player.
• Strong customer service attitude.
• Keen awareness of how actions behind-the-scenes can impact customer service.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Follows and carries out instructions with minimal supervision.
• Possess or obtain forklift certification.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Truck mounted forklift experience.
• Compressed air brake system experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Select CDL Drivers should possess or be able to obtain Hazmat certificate.

DRIVER HOTLINE!If you would like to speak directly with one of our Driver Recruiters about a job opening, please call 844-367-7665 (844-FOR-POOL).

Horizon Distributors, Inc. / POOLCORP is a drug-free company.

At POOLCORP, we are committed to our employees’ success. Our comprehensive benefits program offers the flexibility of benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families. Some of these benefits include medical, dental and vision care, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and employee assistance and education reimbursement programs. These benefits can help build a foundation for the future while helping employees live a healthy lifestyle.

The compensation range for this position in CA is between $26.75 and $27 based on a full-time schedule. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commissions plans as well as relocation or cost of living adjustments.

Your total compensation (pay, benefits, and bonuses) will be adjusted based upon your job classification, hours worked, and length of employment. Please note that benefits are subject to change. For more information about compensation and benefits, visit https://www.poolcorp.com/careers/compensation-benefits/

Horizon Distributors, Inc. / POOLCORP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.

This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.