Hall's Culligan Water is hiring: Route Delivery Driver in Yankton

Overview

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As a Route Delivery Driver at Culligan of Yankton, 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 is customer-facing and requires the Driver to consult with customers to determine the products and/or amount of products necessary to meet their needs. The ideal candidate will understand effective route planning, have excellent driving skills, and be committed to delivering exceptional Culligan service.

Why you’ll love working at Culligan of Yankton:

• We offer a full-time, Monday-Friday work schedule.
• You’ll receive paid time off (PTO) at a generous accrual rate.
• 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 with opportunities for career advancement.
• We promote from within and upskill our employees.
• 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.
• Identify challenges or roadblocks ahead of time to optimize the route and complete deliveries efficiently.

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 handling of 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.
• Use handheld devices correctly, entering accurate information about customers and following all rules for its use.

Safety

• Operate delivery vehicles safely and adhere to traffic rules and DOT regulations.
• Perform Daily Vehicle Inspections (DVIRs) and report any issues to management.

Where you’ll work

Culligan Drivers spend much of their time out in the field delivering to commercial and residential customers. 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 with various weather conditions. This role is labor-intensive and requires strong physical stamina.

Who should apply

The personal attributes that will set you apart include integrity and accountability. You must be punctual and reliable, as our customers rely on timely, consistent deliveries. Effective communication and attention to detail are key for handling customer information and paperwork and for communicating with customers, managers, and team members. Ideally, you are highly customer-oriented, good at managing time and solving problems, and adaptable and flexible throughout shifts to meet customer and business needs. A commitment to safe driving and the ability to work with technology (such as a smartphone and GPS) are crucial.

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 able to 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 90 lbs on a repetitive basis.
• Must remain physically capable, with or without reasonable accommodation, of performing the duties required of this position.

Hall's Culligan Water is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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