Route Driver / Service Technician

Culligan 144IA; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Culligan 144IA seeks a delivery driver to safely operate company vehicles, delivering water products and replacement parts to customers in the Sioux City area. You will test equipment, troubleshoot simple issues, and install or remove water treatment systems as needed.

You will also educate customers on water quality, pursue upgrade opportunities, manage orders and payments, and keep the vehicle and inventory organized for efficient routing.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication abilities are required.
• Interpersonal skills for customer interaction are essential.
• Mechanically inclined with basic troubleshooting capability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company vehicle to deliver 5-gallon water bottles, salt bags, and filters to homes and businesses.
• Perform standard equipment functionality tests and troubleshoot basic malfunctions; install/remove water treatment systems.
• Act as a brand ambassador, address customer questions, resolve minor complaints, and educate on water quality.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade equipment, suggest additional products, and generate new accounts.
• Plan and execute your route efficiently to minimize miles and meet delivery requirements.
• Accurately process delivery orders, collect payments, and manage invoices and route books.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and load/unload products using dollies or forklifts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanically inclined

Troubleshooting basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Job Summary

• Delivery Operations: Safely operate a company vehicle to deliver 5-gallon water bottles, salt bags, and filters to homes and businesses.
• System Maintenance: Perform standard equipment functionality tests, troubleshoot basic equipment malfunctions, and install or remove water treatment systems.
• Customer Service: Act as a brand ambassador by addressing customer questions, resolving minor complaints, and educating customers on water quality.
• Sales & Upgrades: Identify opportunities to upgrade equipment, suggest additional products, and generate new accounts.
• Route Management: Plan and execute your route in the most efficient manner to minimize miles and meet delivery requirements.
• Administration & Cash Handling: Accurately process and execute delivery orders, collect payments, and manage invoices and route books.
• Vehicle & Inventory Safety: Maintain vehicle cleanliness, and load/unload products using dollies or forklifts.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Prior route, delivery, or mechanical experience is preferred but not required (comprehensive training is provided).
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Physical Stamina: Capable of safely lifting and moving heavy products (frequently lifting up to 50-90 lbs repetitively).
• Compliance: Ability to pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and background check.
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Basic aptitude for mechanically-inclined work and basic plumbing/troubleshooting