Route Delivery Driver

Hall's Culligan Water; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (paid time off)

401k with company match

Full benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Upskilling

Free home Culligan equipment

Job summary

Hall’s Culligan is seeking a Route Delivery Driver to deliver Culligan drinking water and products on a fixed route in Santa Ana, CA. You will load the vehicle, plan routes, and ensure on-time deliveries while providing friendly, professional service.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, DOT screening, and the ability to lift up to 90 pounds; benefits include PTO, a 401k with company match, and a full benefits package after the introductory period.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Must pass a DOT Physical & Drug Screen.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be 21+ years old and have insurable driving record.
• Must be able to operate/drive vehicles up to 26,001 lbs. for 8–10 hours daily.
• Must lift up to 90 lbs repeatedly.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties.

Responsibilities

• Route planning and execution: prepare the delivery vehicle, learn route layout, and complete scheduled deliveries.
• Customer service: interact with customers professionally and address questions during deliveries.
• Product knowledge: understand products delivered and proper handling.
• Documentation: complete customer agreements and route sheets; handle payments and daily activity sheets.
• Safety: operate vehicles safely and perform DVIRs.

Skills

Route planning

Customer service

Product handling

Documentation

GPS navigation

Safety compliance

Tools

Handheld palm unit

GPS navigation

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 $21-22, depending per 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 before 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 technology, such as a smartphone and GPS navigation, will be crucial to success in this role.

Your qualifications:

• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to successfully pass a DOT Physical & DOT Drug Screen.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check per Company requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older and be able to successfully pass, and maintain, a driving record check to be insurable by the Company to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to safely operate/drive company vehicles up to 26,001 lbs. daily for approximately 8-10 hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 90lbs on a repetitive basis.
• Must remain physically capable, with or without reasonable accommodation, of performing the duties required of this position.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance (Only applicable for employees working 2 hours or more in unincorporated LA county).