Route Driver / Service Technician

Culligan; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; 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 is seeking a delivery associate to safely operate company vehicles and deliver water bottles, salt, and filters to homes and businesses in the area.

You will conduct equipment checks, troubleshoot basic issues, and educate customers on water treatment quality while seeking upsell opportunities and managing payments and invoices. The role emphasizes safety, on-time delivery, and professional customer interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50–90 lbs repeatedly.
• Pass DOT physical, drug screen, and background check.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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.
• Act as a brand ambassador by addressing customer questions and educating on water quality.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade equipment and generate new accounts.
• Plan and execute routes efficiently to minimize miles and meet delivery requirements.
• Process delivery orders accurately, collect payments, and manage invoices and route books.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and load/unload products using dollies or forklifts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mechanically inclined

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