Delivery Route Driver

Water Treatment Equipment Co; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Programs

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Referral program

EAP

Job summary

Culligan is hiring a Route Driver to deliver water and salt to homes and businesses on a daily route. You will service dispensing units, troubleshoot basic issues, and ensure exceptional customer experiences at every stop.

The role emphasizes active work, reliable performance, and strong safety practices. Typical schedule is day shift with Monday–Friday availability, offering a competitive hourly wage and benefits.

Qualifications

• Be able to provide excellent customer service on every stop.
• Display reliability and a strong work ethic in a physically active role.
• Communicate clearly with customers and the team.
• Maintain a safe, compliant driving record and follow DOT rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete a daily delivery route for bottled water, salt, and other products.
• Deliver products safely, efficiently, and accurately to residential and commercial customers.
• Troubleshoot basic functionality issues on water dispensing units.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service at every stop.
• Load and unload trucks, manage product inventory, and ensure accurate delivery records.
• Follow all safety guidelines and DOT requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Communication

Physical ability

Tools

Box truck operation

Vehicle inspection

Job description

Responsive recruiter

If you’re the kind of person who likes staying active, solving problems, and connecting with customers, this could be the perfect role for you. As a Route Driver, you’ll stay active, deliver products to homes and businesses, solve basic equipment issues, and create great customer experiences. This role manages a daily delivery route, delivering water and salt, servicing dispensing units, and ensuring customers receive exceptional service.

What We Offer

As a Culligan Route Driver, you’ll have the opportunity to watch both your career and earnings potential take off.

Why Choose Culligan?

• Big company with a small-company feel
• Hourly wage + lead fees
• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Full benefits package after the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment (includes United HealthCare Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Vacation & Holidays)

Our Benefits Include

• 401(k) plans with company match
• Company-paid portion of Medical Insurance; Dental & Vision Insurance Available
• Company-paid Life Insurance (optional buy-up available)
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral program
• Paid Time Off
• Professional development assistance
• Opportunities for advancement

Requirements

We Are Looking for Candidates Who:

• Enjoy working hands-on and take pride in physical, active work
• Are reliable, customer-focused, and comfortable interacting with customers daily
• Have a strong work ethic and can manage a delivery route with accuracy and efficiency
• Experience safely operating a box truck or similar commercial delivery vehicle preferred
• Are mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot basic equipment issues (we will train you!)
• Can lift and move heavy products such as bottled water and salt (up to 50–80 lbs)
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Class C or Class B License (or the ability to obtain one)
• Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or the ability to obtain one.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to meet DOT requirements for this position
• Do not need a college degree

Schedule

• Day Shift
• Flexible start times
• Monday to Friday

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (A Day In The Life)

• Manage and complete a daily delivery route for bottled water, salt, and other essential products
• Deliver products safely, efficiently, and accurately to residential and commercial customers
• Troubleshoot basic functionality issues on water dispensing units, including water tests and filling tanks with salt
• Provide friendly, professional customer service at every stop
• Identify opportunities to offer additional products or services to existing customersBuild strong, long-lasting customer relationships through reliable service and communication
• Communicate route updates or customer needs to the Customer Service team
• Load and unload trucks, manage product inventory, and ensure accurate delivery records
• Follow all safety guidelines and DOT requirements
• Receive formal training that sets you up for success with opportunities for growth and advancement

About Us

U.S. Water Culligan Group is one of the largest Culligan franchisees in North America, serving families and businesses with industry-leading water conditioning equipment across 13 locations.

Culligan is a global leader in water quality solutions with:

• 90 years of innovation and product excellence
• The Good Housekeeping Seal
• Consumer Digest “Best Buy” ratings
• The iconic “Hey Culligan Man!” recognition
• Industry-leading training, service, and support

This is your opportunity to work in a respected trade, represent a trusted brand, develop valuable hands on technical skills, and build a stable, high earning career in a growing industry.

Your application goes directly to the local U.S. Water Culligan Group hiring team responsible for making the hiring decision.

Compensation: $19.00 per hour

About Culligan

Great tasting water. Brighter future. Bigger job opportunities. Culligan is making a real difference in the lives of people all over the world by providing better, cleaner water through our suite of innovative products and exceptional customer service.

Culligan provides healthy, delicious water for our customers in their homes, offices, businesses, and industrial facilities around the world. Our complete line of water softeners, water filtration systems, commercial and industrial water treatment solutions, drinking water systems, whole-house filtration systems and bottled water delivery options set the standard in the water treatment industry.

This location is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the owner, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this location. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the location owner, and not to Culligan Corporate.