Route Relief Driver - Uniform

About the role

Mission Linen Supply is seeking a Route Relief Driver to provide services to customers on designated routes in their community. The position is sales-oriented and pays a commission based on developing new business.

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.
• Must pass the drug tests and clinic physical.

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 is $25.55 an 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

• The schedule varies based on the assigned routes and customer needs.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

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

Pay

• The pay is $25.55 an 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, California.
• The company is a leading provider of products, services, and supplies to hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses.
• Mission Linen Supply is committed to understanding, anticipating, and meeting its customers' needs while providing environmentally friendly goods and services.
• Mission Linen Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), VEVRAA Protected Veterans, Federal Contractor and Worker with Disabilities employer.

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. For assistance applying, please feel free to call HR Office at 805-730-3612.