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The Job
Delivery Drivers make safe complete accurate and ontime 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 pretrip and posttrip vehicle inspections and inform supervisor of any maintenance needed.
Ensure the vehicle is clean wellmaintained 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 drivers license and ability to operate up to a 26000GVW straight 24 flatbed truck.
A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and PreEmployment 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 everevolving computer systems programs handheld technology and processes.
Ability to observe surroundings for information and recognize potential problems.
Maintains composure in a fastpaced environment focused on serving business owners with urgent needs.
A cooperative dependable team player.
Strong customer service attitude.
Keen awareness of how actions behindthescenes can impact customer service.
Good communication and recordkeeping skills.
Follows and carries out instructions with minimal supervision.
Possess or obtain forklift certification.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Preferred:
High school diploma or GED.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
The Company
Horizon Distributors Inc. (Horizon) is a wholly owned subsidiary of POOLCORP the worlds largest publicly traded distributor of swimming pool landscaping and outdoor living products which employs over 6000 team members in more than 420 sales centers worldwide. Horizon operates 70 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!
Why Horizon
At Horizon our people ARE our priority and there are so many reasons to join our team! Heres why we are the best on the road:
Youll be home every night! When we say Local Deliveries Only we mean that.
Safety is #1 AND its rewarded: Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our employees customers and communities so we are continuously improving our Safety procedures across our warehouses and fleet of vehicles. We believe safe driving and exceptional performance should be rewarded so POOLCORP/Horizons 600 drivers are eligible for bonuses to celebrate your role in preventing accidents and injuries.
No Deliveries No Problem! Sometimes weather doesnt cooperate. No matter if you have deliveries to make or not you are guaranteed at least 40 hours per week.
Excellent Benefits: Our generous benefit package includes: group medical prescription dental vision and life insurance; 401(k) offered currently with a company match; an employee stock purchase program; seasonal sales and rewards programs; an Employee Assistance Program exclusive vendor discounts offered to POOLCORP / Horizon employees and more.
Winning Team: Our history of success is the result of our winning team. At Horizon you will work with some of the best and brightest in a stable environment with predictable work hours and the ability to earn even more through overtime and continuous rewards when targets are metwhich is often the case. Join us and youll join a winning team.
Career Opportunities: Looking for a career not just a job Then we may be the place for you! We have both the career opportunities and training needed as you grow. We offer continuous learning locally in sales center training sessions virtually in our online learning center in the classroom at our training facility in Dallas TX and through tuition reimbursement. At Horizon the sky is the limit.
So whether you are new to the business or are a seasoned professional Horizon has a place for you.
DRIVER HOTLINE!If you would like to speak directly with one of our Driver Recruiters about a job opening please callFORPOOL).
All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of preemployment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered safetysensitive and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.
POOLCORP including all its subsidiaries is a drugfree 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.
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