Driver

Purestar-Group; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Purestar-Group is seeking a Driver for our Boston/Somerville, MA operation. The role emphasizes bilingual English/Spanish communication, delivery coordination, and safe handling of laundry and freight.

The position involves loading/unloading, route adherence, maintaining equipment, and basic math for counts, with a Non CDL status but CDL helpful. On-site role with physical requirements and routine vehicle checks.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual language skills for completing shipping documents.
• Basic mathematical skills to record counts.
• Ability to safely operate freight elevator and truck lifts.
• Ability to lift, bend, stand for long periods and handle heavy loads.
• Ability to load/unload a tractor-trailer and secure contents.
• Non CDL position; CDL is a plus but not required.
• Understanding of English and Spanish language, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Loads/unloads laundry carts from tractor trailers on/off-site.
• Marks soiled laundry in clear English and ensures proper storage.
• Maintains delivery times, mileage, and quantities; obtains signatures.
• Communicates routes and schedules with Laundry manager.
• Performs routine maintenance checks on trucks and equipment.
• Keeps equipment and surroundings clean.

Skills

Bilingual

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Truck/vehicle operation

Education

Any education acceptable

Job description

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Driver

Driver Logistics Boston, Somerville, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2905

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Loads and unloads laundry carts from the tractor trailer equipment both on and off-site in accordance with the policies and rules for each account
• Marks in clear English any soiled linen or laundry that is received by any customers. Ensure that the laundry is properly stored and secured by account to eliminate and damage to any materials transported.
• Maintain record of delivery times, mileage, and quantities and gets accounts sign off on all shipments
• Communicates with Laundry manager to delivery routes and times and follows them without fail
• Makes routine maintenance checks on trucks and related equipment to ensure that they are in full working order
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and surrounding areas
• Bi-lingual language skills

Supportive Functions:

• When instructed, stage soiled laundry for weighmasters according to account
• From time to time assist Laundry Manager when instructed

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bi-lingual language skills for completion of receiving and shipping documents
• Basic mathematical skills (addition and subtraction) necessary to record counts
• Ability to safely operate freight elevator and truck lifts
• Basic ability to comprehend English language sufficient to understand verbal instructions and communicate with clients
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, carry, push, or pull heavy loads and stand for long periods of time. May require lifting bundles weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to push and/or pull wheeled carts weighing up to 800 lbs.
• Ability to load and unload a tractor -trailer and secure its contents
• Non CDL position
• A valid Class C Commercial driver's license (not necessary, but it would be helpful) and a clean driving record

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skill, and ability.
• Previous experience in driving Laundry/Valet a plus
• Understanding of English and Spanish language, both written and verbal.