Delivery Route Driver

Water Treatment Equipment Co; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Referral program

Flexible spending

Job summary

U.S. Water Culligan Group is seeking a Route Driver to deliver bottled water and salt to homes and businesses, service dispensing units, and ensure top‑notch customer experiences.

This is a day shift, with a physically active role requiring safe driving and adherence to DOT guidelines. You’ll manage a daily route, lift up to 50–80 lbs, troubleshoot basic equipment (training provided), and build lasting customer relationships through reliable service and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Physically active role; lift up to 50–80 lbs.
• Reliable, customer-focused, able to interact daily.
• Manage a delivery route with accuracy and efficiency.
• Experience operating box truck or similar vehicle preferred.
• Able to troubleshoot basic equipment issues (training provided).
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• DOT medical card or ability to obtain one.
• Must be 21+ years old; no college degree required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily delivery route for bottled water, salt, and essentials.
• Deliver products safely and accurately to residential/commercial customers.
• Troubleshoot basic functionality on water dispensing units (training provided).
• Provide friendly, professional customer service at every stop.
• Identify opportunities to offer additional products or services.
• Build strong customer relationships through reliable service.
• Communicate route updates to the Customer Service team.
• Load/unload trucks and manage inventory for accurate records.
• Follow safety guidelines and DOT requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Delivery route management

Reliability

Mechanical troubleshooting

Licensed driver

DOT compliance

Heavy lifting

Background check ready

No degree required

Safety minded

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 customers
• Build 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: $20.00 - $22.00 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. Join the Culligan team. Apply for a job now.

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.