Route Driver

Culligan International Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K)

Product Discounts

Job summary

Culligan by WaterCo is seeking a route delivery associate to service customers, handle orders, and identify opportunities for additional products and services on assigned routes. You will deliver/remobilize water treatment supplies, perform DVIR and routine vehicle checks, operate carts and forklifts, and maintain accurate delivery tickets and route books while adhering to safety standards.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401K

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Must read and navigate with a map book or printed maps.
• Maintain a good driving record and valid license (CDL in some cases).
• Subject to a DOT physical, drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Directly interface with customers and may perform routine customer service tasks including order entry duties and identifying opportunities for other products and services.
• Maintains routes and accounts for proper routing sequence, and helps with collections and minimum delivery requirements set by the store.
• Responsible for vehicle inspections, including DVIR and monthly commercial vehicle inspections.
• Delivers/exchanges all types of P/E tanks, bottle water, salt, chemicals and filters as required on routes.
• Collect and document receipt of money from customers and complete all paperwork in a legible manner, including delivery tickets and route books.
• Ability to operate carts, dollies, fork lifts, lift gates, hand trucks and hand tools.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Map reading

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

• Directly interface with customers and while doing so, may perform routine customer service tasks including order entry duties and identifying opportunities for other or additional company products and services

• Maintains routes and accounts for proper routing sequence, and helps with collections and minimum delivery requirements set by the store

• Responsible for vehicle inspections, including DVIR and monthly commercial vehicle inspections.

• Delivers/exchanges all types of P/E tanks, bottle water, salt, chemicals and filters as required on routes

• Collect and document receipt of money from customers and complete all paperwork in a legible manner, including delivery tickets and route books

• Ability to operate carts, dollies, fork lifts, lift gates, hand trucks and hand tools

• Must be able to work overtime if required to finish the route
• Must abide by all company policies as contained in the company employee handbook
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards and wear all safety equipment as required by the position

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent,
• Knowledge of the city area you would be working in
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
• Must be able to read and navigate with a map book or printed maps
• Maintain a good driving record, valid driver's license (in some cases CDL)
• Please note that employees who are offered a position are subject to a DOT physical (at time of hire and every two years after), a drug screen and a background check in accordance with state and Federal laws.

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

• Job requires lifting and carrying, or otherwise transporting objects weighing 40-100 pounds repeatedly (more than 70% of the times)
• A significant amount of time is spent walking, standing, sitting and climbing in and out of the vehicle
• Body movements typically used: bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, reaching above the shoulder, crouching, balancing pushing and pulling
• Hand movements typically used: twisting, turning, pulling, pushing, tapping, hitting and squeezing
• Sight: ability to perceive objects by the eye. Vision must be accordance with DOT requirements (must pass the vision test)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and therefore could be exposed to a variety of elements. An employee in this position is also subject to exposure to non-toxic chemicals and water.

Opportunities associated with position

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance (dental, vision and health), paid time off, and a 401K plan. This position provides a generally consistent work schedule and there is room for growth within the company.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Culligan by WaterCo are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay

$18.00- $20.00/ hour

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(K)
• Product Discounts

Culligan has over 87 years of experience in the design and distribution of water treatment systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications. We received the Good Housekeeping Seal and Consumer Digest "Best Buy" rating, plus the famous iconic "Hey Culligan Man" tagline. Culligan leads the industry in service, support and product innovation since introducing the first water softener in 1936 with over 800 dealers worldwide and offices in over 90 countries.

The company is strong, profitable, and well-positioned in the market with focus on strategic growth initiatives. The business is expanding in previously under-serviced segments, growing revenue both domestically and abroad, and generating higher-levels of profitability.

Culliganby WaterCois an Equal Opportunity Employer.