Pay: Up to $18- $19/ hour + Benefits and up to $3K in annual bonuses

Location:  HORIZON - 1550 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34240

The Job

Delivery 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.

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 5,000 team members in more than 395 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!  Here’s why we are the best on the road:

You'll be home every night! When we say "Local Deliveries Only", we mean that.

Safety is #1 AND it's 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/Horizon's 600+ drivers are eligible for bonuses to celebrate your role in preventing accidents and injuries.

No Deliveries? No Problem! Sometimes weather doesn't 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 met…which is often the case.  Join us and you’ll 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. 

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 driver's license and ability to operate up to a 26000GVW straight 24’ flatbed truck.
• Assist in the warehouse when there are no deliveries.
• 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.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

DRIVER HOTLINE! If you would like to speak directly with one of our Driver Recruiters about a job opening, please call 844-367-7665 (844-FOR-POOL). 

Horizon Distributors, Inc./POOLCORP is a drug-free company and an EOE, M/F/V/D.

To apply, email gabriela.quezada@poolcorp.com 

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