Route Relief Driver

Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held company and a leading provider of products, services, and supplies to hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, the company has grown from a one-man operation to a leading player in the linen rental and uniform business across five western states.

About the role

As a Route Relief Driver, you will drive and provide services to customers on designated routes in your community. This position revolves around sales and is paid commission on what you develop.

Starting pay is $26.56 an hour, based on education, experience, other qualifications, and location of assignment. Once a route is assigned, the average total annual compensation for the Route Sales and Service Representative position is over $80K with potential for much more.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a professional appearance in compliance with the company’s standards.
• Calls on prospective customers to solicit new business.
• Informs regular customers of new products or services.
• Drives truck to deliver laundry and/or uniforms to customer’s place of business.
• Collects or picks up rejected or unsold laundry and/or uniforms.
• Loads/unloads truck, including up to 50 LBS bags of linen daily.
• Develops and maintains the customer's goodwill by providing assistance, demonstrating interest, devoting time, and practicing courtesy.
• Conducts business in a professional manner to minimize or eliminate customer complaints.
• Handles complaints and questions, keeping the supervisor informed when necessary.
• Listens to and resolves service complaints.
• Maintains inventory and follows the company’s policies on inventory control.
• Collects money from customers, makes change, and records transactions on customer invoices.
• Issues or obtains customer signature on invoices for pickup or delivery.
• Records delivery and inventory information on daily invoices.
• Cleans inside of the truck.
• Performs routine maintenance on truck.
• Attends training and service department meetings.

Requirements

• Sales and customer service experience.
• Clean driver’s license.
• Able to drive a 26’ bobtail truck.
• Comfortable loading/unloading your own truck with up to 50 LBS bags of linen daily.
• Must pass drug tests and clinic physical.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with full benefits.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement savings program.
• Paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation).

Pay

$26.56 an hour (starting pay). Average total annual compensation for the Route Sales and Service Representative position is over $80K with potential for much more.