Route Driver (CDL A)

Superior Health Linens; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Health Linens is seeking a reliable CDL A driver to operate the company truck for picking up and delivering hospital linen across multiple medical facilities. The role includes loading/unloading carts, maintaining professional customer relations, and ensuring safety through pre/post route inspections.

You will represent the company professionally in appearance and conduct, follow all safety rules, and adhere to DOT hours-of-service requirements. Weekend/night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Attendance is essential.
• Able to meet established route schedules.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Follow all company safety rules.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce.
• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Six months to one year of experience.
• Available to drive nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate company truck to pick up and deliver hospital linen at multiple medical facilities.
• Load and unload laundry carts.
• Establish professional relationships with customers and provide quality service.
• Represent the company professionally in appearance, conduct, and performance at customer locations.
• Conduct pre- and post-route inspections; maintain DOT compliance and hours of service rules.
• Follow standard vehicle operating procedures.
• Perform additional duties as supervisor/manager sees fit.
• Cross-train on other routes per department needs.
• Perform equipment moves to service provider for repairs as needed.

Skills

Class A license

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Long hours

English proficiency

Job description

PURPOSE

To provide quality service and products to our customers in a timely and professional manner.

JOB SUMMARY

Operate company truck to pick up and deliver hospital linen at multiple medical facilities. Load and unload laundry carts. Establish professional relationship with customers and provide quality customer service. Represent the company professionally in appearance, conduct, and performance while at customer locations. Safe operation of company vehicles, including pre and post route inspections. Maintain DOT compliance and follow hours of service rules. Follow standard vehicle operating procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Have excellent attendance.


• Meet established route schedules.


• Have good communication and customer service skills.


• Follow all company safety rules.


• Be able to work well with a diverse workforce.


• Be able to follow directions given by their supervisor or manager.


• Follow all company policies and procedures.


• Possess and maintain a positive attitude.


• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area in line with company policies.


• Deliver the product to our customers in a timely manner.


• Be able to work past the schedule, as production/delivery issues may arise.


• Ability to properly maintain required daily and weekly paperwork.


• Perform a daily visual inspection of the equipment.


• Perform any other duties as supervisor/manager sees fit.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cross-train on other routes per department needs.


• Perform equipment moves to service provider for repairs and service as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Be able to sit in a vehicle for several hours per day.


• Be able to push/pull soil/clean carts weighing up to 800 lbs. (on wheels).


• Must be able to consistently meet physical requirements such as bending, twisting, lifting, and pulling.


• Valid Class A driver’s license.


• Weekends required.


• Must have clean driving record per company policy.


• Have six months to one-year experience.


• Be available to drive nights and weekends.


• Ability to speak and read the English language.


• Ability to lift 25 pounds overhead.


• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs up to 10 hours per day.


• Be able to use repetitive arm motions.