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Route Driver

Water Treatment Equipment Co
Wheeling, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/21/2026
If you’re the kind of person who likes staying active, solving problems, and connecting with customers, this could be the perfect role for you. As a Route Driver, you’ll stay active, deliver products to homes and businesses, solve basic equipment issues, and create great customer experiences. This role manages a daily delivery route, delivering water and salt, servicing dispensing units, and ensuring customers receive exceptional service.

What We Offer

As a Culligan Route Driver, you’ll have the opportunity to watch both your career and earnings potential take off.

Why Choose Culligan?

  • Big company with a small-company feel
  • Hourly wage lead fees
  • Monthly bonus opportunities
  • Full benefits package after the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment (includes United HealthCare Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Vacation & Holidays)

Our Benefits Include

  • 401(k) plans with company match
  • Company-paid portion of Medical Insurance; Dental & Vision Insurance Available
  • Company-paid Life Insurance (optional buy-up available)
  • Flexible Spending Programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Onboarding Program

Requirements

We Are Looking for Candidates Who:

  • Enjoy working hands-on and take pride in physical, active work
  • Are reliable, customer-focused, and comfortable interacting with customers daily
  • Have a strong work ethic and can manage a delivery route with accuracy and efficiency
  • Are mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot basic equipment issues (we will train you!)
  • Want to learn and grow in a stable, long-term career
  • Can lift and move heavy products such as bottled water and salt (up to 50–80 lbs)
  • Hold a valid driver’s license and are able to obtain a Class C or B license if needed
  • Do not need a college degree—just motivation and a willingness to learn
  • Are excited to join a team with full onboarding, paid training, and full benefits after 60 days
  • Class C or Class B License (or the ability to obtain one – required)

Schedule

  • Day Shift
  • Flexible start times
  • Monday to Friday
    • Weekends as needed
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (A Day In The Life)

  • Manage and complete a daily delivery route for bottled water, salt, and other essential products
  • Deliver products safely, efficiently, and accurately to residential and commercial customers
  • Troubleshoot basic functionality issues on water dispensing units, including water tests and filling tanks with salt
  • Provide friendly, professional customer service at every stop
  • Identify opportunities to offer additional products or services to existing customers
  • Build strong, long-lasting customer relationships through reliable service and communication
  • Communicate route updates or customer needs to the Customer Service team
  • Load and unload trucks, manage product inventory, and ensure accurate delivery records
  • Follow all safety guidelines and DOT requirements
  • Receive formal training that sets you up for success with opportunities for growth and advancement

About Us

U.S. Water Culligan Group is one of the largest Culligan franchisees in North America, serving families and businesses with industry-leading water conditioning equipment across 13 locations.

Culligan is a global leader in water quality solutions with:

  • 90 years of innovation and product excellence
  • The Good Housekeeping Seal
  • Consumer Digest “Best Buy” ratings
  • The iconic “Hey Culligan Man!” recognition
  • Industry-leading training, service, and support

This is your opportunity to work in a respected trade, represent a trusted brand, and build a stable, high-earning career in a growing industry.

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

About Culligan

Great tasting water. Brighter future. Bigger job opportunities. Culligan is making a real difference in the lives of people all over the world by providing better, cleaner water through our suite of innovative products and exceptional customer service. Join the Culligan team. Apply for a job now.

Culligan provides healthy, delicious water for our customers in their homes, offices, businesses, and industrial facilities around the world. Our complete line of water softeners, water filtration systems, commercial and industrial water treatment solutions, drinking water systems, whole-house filtration systems and bottled water delivery options set the standard in the water treatment industry.

This location is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the owner, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this location. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the location owner, and not to Culligan Corporate.

Salary : $20 - $22

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