Route Relief Driver - Uniform 3102
About the role
Mission Linen Supply is seeking a Route Relief Driver to join our team. This position involves driving and providing services to customers on designated routes within the community. We are looking for motivated individuals with sales-oriented personalities.
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.
- Develops and maintains the customer's goodwill by providing assistance to the customer, demonstrating an interest in the customer, devoting time to the customer, and practicing courtesy towards the customer at all times.
- Handles the complaints and questions in the same manner as stated, making sure that the supervisor is kept informed and able to assist, if necessary.
- Listens to and resolves service complaints.
- Maintains inventory and follows the company’s policies on inventory control.
- Collects money from customers, makes a 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.
Qualifications
- Must have sales and customer services experience.
- Must have a clean driver’s license.
- Must be able to drive a 26’ bobtail truck.
- Must be comfortable loading/unloading your own truck with up to 50 LBS bags of linen daily.
Benefits
- Full-time employment with full benefits.
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
- Retail savings program.
- Paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation).
Pay and Schedule
- The pay range for this position is $18.75 - $19.00 per hour, with the starting pay based on education, experience, other qualifications, and location of assignment.
- The average total annual compensation for the Route Sales and Service Representative position is over $80K with potential for much more.
Schedule
- Route assignments vary based on customer needs and availability.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Customer service orientation.
- Time management and organization skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
- Retail savings program.
- Paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation).
Pay
- The pay range for this position is $18.75 - $19.00 per hour, with the starting pay based on education, experience, other qualifications, and location of assignment.
- The average total annual compensation for the Route Sales and Service Representative position is over $80K with potential for much more.
Company Information
Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held company founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara. We are a leading provider of products, services, and supplies to hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. We are committed to understanding, anticipating, and meeting our customers' needs while providing environmentally friendly goods and services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Contact Information
To be considered for employment with Mission Linen Supply, you will need to apply online at missionlinen.com, select careers, and apply for the position you are interested in. We will review your qualifications and will contact you via email or phone if you are selected for an interview. If you need assistance applying due to a disability, please feel free to call HR Office at 805-730-3612.