Route Driver

Finken is seeking experienced Route Drivers. Please apply here.

DEPARTMENT: Bottled Water

REPORTS TO: Route Lead/Sales

SUPERVISES: None

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Customer Service/Route Coordinator, Route Lead/Sales and Director of Bottled Water/Operations/IT

GENERAL FUNCTION: Responsible for delivery of bottled water, bagged salt and coffee to homes and businesses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Load and deliver bottled water, bagged salt and coffee to homes and businesses in a safe, efficient, respectful and friendly manner according to route schedule.
  • Ensure proper handling, stocking and rotation of products in the warehouse, on the vehicles and in the satellite stores.
  • Professional, courteous and friendly manner is expected at all times including when driving or engaging with customers and co-workers. Wear company apparel at all times while on duty.
  • Achieve minimal bottle/bag requirements by moving customers to appropriate schedules.
  • Prepare equipment contracts when needed.
  • Collect payments from customers and note any changes to account that may need updating.
  • Note any customer complaints/comments and assist with resolution of issues when they come up.
  • Record service transactions on appropriate forms.
  • Call customers when requested and/or if delivery cannot be made on regular schedule.
  • Work to build route/increase sales by asking for referrals and seeking out new customer prospects.
  • Introduce customers to new products and services.
  • Report any improper machine operation and conduct minor repairs and adjustments to machines.
  • Warehouse duties including combining racks, cleaning up and keeping track of inventory.
  • Filter changes.
  • Maintain clean, well-operating vehicle including daily vehicle operative checks, report vehicle problems to the proper parties, secure keys and vehicle.
  • Maintain security of cash and property by locking unattended vehicles, securing keys at the end of the shift as directed and safeguarding company property.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
  • Observe all Finken Companies safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:  Perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 100 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.

Additional Requirements: Must have a Class B divers license