About the Role
CDL Drivers make safe, complete, accurate, and on-time deliveries to customers while complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) and other applicable regulations. As the face of Horizon out on the job site, they represent our commitment to exceptional service, establish relationships with customers, and always radiate a positive attitude.
Responsibilities
- Make deliveries using the most effective route to ensure orders are delivered on time.
- Load and unload the vehicle, ensuring that all products are properly secured.
- Collect payments and accurately document delivery.
- Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)).
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, and inform supervisor of any maintenance needed.
- Ensure the vehicle is clean, well-maintained, and presentable on a daily basis.
- Assist with housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe and secure sales center.
- Increase job and product knowledge on an ongoing basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A valid Class B commercial driver's license.
- A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) indicating no more than 2 combined violations or at fault accidents in the past 3 years.
- Ability to frequently lift and move items that weigh up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
- Aptitude to learn ever-evolving computer systems, programs, handheld technology and processes.
- Ability to observe surroundings for information and recognize potential problems.
- Maintains composure in a fast-paced environment focused on serving business owners with urgent needs.
- A cooperative, dependable team player.
- Strong customer service attitude.
- Keen awareness of how actions behind-the-scenes can impact customer service.
- Good communication and record-keeping skills.
- Follows and carries out instructions with minimal supervision.
- Possess or obtain forklift certification.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Truck mounted forklift experience.
- Compressed air brake system experience.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
- Select CDL Drivers should possess or be able to obtain Hazmat certificate.
- All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.
- This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication
- Record-keeping
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
- Home every night
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week
Experience Level
- 60+ years of industry experience (company)
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $25 - $28/ Hour
- Up to $3500 in annual bonuses
Benefits
- Group medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee stock purchase program
- Seasonal sales and rewards programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Exclusive vendor discounts
About the Company
- Horizon Distributors, Inc. (Horizon) is a wholly owned subsidiary of POOLCORP – the world’s largest publicly traded distributor of swimming pool, landscaping and outdoor living products – which employs over 6,000 team members in more than 445 sales centers worldwide.
- Horizon operates 90 of those sales centers across the US and is a leading distributor of landscape and irrigation products with a focus on serving the needs of professional landscape contractors.
- With more than 60 years of industry experience, Horizon prides itself in offering the convenience and buying power of a national company with the personalized service and attention to detail of a local store!
Equal Opportunity
- POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice.
- The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people.
- This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
- Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.
- Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
- We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.
