Route Delivery Driver

Fontis Water is seeking a NON CDL Route delivery driver. The function of this job is to effectively deliver and service our products to commercial and residential customers. The primary responsibility is to be the main point of contact between our customers and the company. This is a great entry level delivery opportunity for those interested in joining our Fontis family where you’d have the opportunity to both deliver and market products to commercial and residential customers while providing exceptional customer service.

We are seeking applicants who have experience driving

Location: Watkinsville/Athens area

NO CDL Required for this position.

Hours: Monday to Friday, starting at 6:30 A.M.

Salary: Competitive; will discuss in an interview

Accountabilities and duties:

•Delivery

-Deliver correct product, in the right amount to all customers at the scheduled delivery times and days

-Maintain necessary delivery information on all accounts

-Anticipate customer needs to maintain proper customer inventories

-Respond promptly to all special service requests and needs

-Act courteously, kindly, friendly and safely at all times

•Sales/ Marketing

-Upsell to new and existing customers

-Organize sales leads and forward to Direct Sales for follow up

•Safety

-Operate vehicle in a safe and responsible manner

-Complete DOT required documentation daily

- Follow defined safe work practices

-Take ownership of personal safety, and that of co-workers and the public

•Teamwork

-Support the team with decisions and help when needed

-Communicate and actively participate within the team

-Problem solve and manage conflict within the team

•Performance is measured through both quantitative and qualitative scorecards.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

·Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds, an average 140 vs per day, with or without a reasonable accommodation

·Ability to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle on average 20-30 vs per day

·Ability to work an average 45-50 hour week on average

·Ability to alternately sit, stand, push, pull and walk all day, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Basic Qualifications

-High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience

-Ability to secure and/or maintain a Class D normal driver’s license

-MVR - In last 3 years: Only 1 license; no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation; no disqualifying offenses; no more than 2 moving violations; and no reckless driving incidents.

-In the last 7 years, no major driving offenses - i.e. DUI/DWI, reckless driving, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at fault fatal accident

-Minimum age of 21 years

Required Skills & Experience:

•Must have the willingness and ability to perform in a manner that ensures personal, community and vehicle safety

•Must possess adaptability, ability to change, and both willingness and ability to learn

•Must have a dependable attendance history

•Must have the willingness to adhere to Uniform Policy and Grooming standards

•Must have good organizational skills as well as the ability to manage time and work efficiently

•Prior experience working in the outdoor elements (heat of summer, cold of winter, rain, etc.) strongly preferred

•A minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in a highly customer service focused or delivery driving role (any delivery experience driving a vehicle weighing less than 26000 lbs. which is a non – CDL license required vehicle is acceptable)

•A minimum of 6 months of experience working in a highly customer service driven industry and/or position focus

•Must be an articulate verbal communicator

•Must possess strong organizational skills and a customer centric focus

 •Must display a high degree of initiative combined with a commitment to high quality work standards

•Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team

This is a tremendous opportunity! We offer a competitive pay rate based on education, experience, and other qualifications. Fontis Water offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement (simple IRA) with match, paid vacation, internal promotional growth opportunities and more!

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