Route Relief Driver - Uniform / Linen

About the role

Mission Linen Supply is seeking a Route Relief Driver to join our team. The primary responsibilities involve driving and providing services to customers on designated routes within the community. This position requires a strong background in sales and customer service.

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).

Skills

• Strong sales and customer service skills.
• Proficient in operating a 26’ bobtail truck.
• Ability to load/unload heavy items.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Pay

The position is paid on a commission basis based on developing new business and maintaining existing relationships with customers.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible but includes regular hours to cover designated routes within the community.