Route Delivery Driver

Fontis Water is actively seeking a highly motivated NON CDL Route Delivery Driver to join our team. As a valued member of our Fontis family, you will play a crucial role in effectively delivering and servicing our products to both commercial and residential customers. This career opportunity offers a unique blend of product delivery and marketing, allowing you to showcase exceptional customer service skills.

Location: Blue Ridge, GA. Hours: Monday to Friday, starting at 7:30 A.M. Salary: Competitive; will be discussed in an interview

About Us: At Fontis Water, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work environment and providing ample growth opportunities for our employees. We prioritize the well-being and safety of our team members while delivering exceptional products and services to our valued customers.

As a Non-CDL Route Delivery Driver, your key responsibilities will include:

Delivery:

• Delivering the correct products to customers at scheduled delivery times and days.
• Maintaining accurate delivery information for all accounts.
• Anticipating customer needs to ensure proper inventory management.
• Responding promptly to special service requests and addressing customer needs with courtesy, kindness, and professionalism.

Sales/Marketing:

• Upselling to new and existing customers.
• Organizing sales leads and forwarding them to the Direct Sales team for follow-up.

Safety:

• Operating the vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
• Completing daily DOT required documentation.
• Adhering to defined safe work practices.
• Taking ownership of personal safety, as well as the safety of co-workers and the public.

Teamwork:

• Supporting the team with decision-making and providing assistance when needed.
• Communicating effectively and actively participating within the team.
• Problem-solving and managing conflicts within the team.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds, an average of 140 visits per day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle an average of 30-50 times per day.
• Ability to work an average of 40-45 hours per week.
• Ability to alternately sit, stand, push, pull, and walk throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to secure and/or maintain a Class D normal driver's license.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR): Only 1 license in the last 3 years, with no driving-related suspension, revocation, or cancellation; no disqualifying offenses; no more than 2 moving violations; and no reckless driving incidents.
• No major driving offenses in the last 7 years, such as DUI/DWI, reckless driving, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accidents.
• Minimum age of 21 years due to insurance requirements.

Required Skills & Experience: To succeed in this role, you should possess the following:

• Willingness and ability to prioritize personal, community, and vehicle safety.
• Adaptability, openness to change, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Dependable attendance history and adherence to Uniform Policy and Grooming standards.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Previous experience working in outdoor elements (e.g., heat of summer, cold of winter, rain, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• 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 26,000 lbs., which requires a non-CDL license, is acceptable).
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a highly customer service-driven industry and/or position.
• Excellent verbal communication skill

Our 100% pure spring water is delivered to homes and offices throughout metro Atlanta. Our mission is to deliver the best, most preferred natural mountain spring water with unmatched customer service and genuine enthusiasm. It’s been a family tradition since 1980.