Route Relief Driver

Mission Linen Supply; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation)

Retirement savings program

Job summary

Mission Linen Supply is looking for a motivated Route Relief Driver in California. This role involves driving designated routes, providing customer service, and is heavily sales-oriented. Average annual compensation exceeds $80,000, with a pay of $25.86 per hour based on qualifications.

Benefits include full-time employment, health insurance, a retirement savings program, and paid time off. Qualified applicants should have sales experience and a clean driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have sales and customer services experience.
• Must have a clean driver’s license.
• Must be able to drive a 26’ bobtail truck.

Responsibilities

• Deliver laundry and uniforms to customer’s place of business.
• Call on prospective customers to solicit new business.
• Maintain inventory and follow company’s policies on inventory control.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service experience

Ability to lift 50 LBS

Job description

Responsibilities

Mission Linen Supply is seeking a Route Relief Driver. You will be driving and providing services to customers on designated routes in your community. We are looking for extremely motivated, sales‑oriented individuals. This position revolves around sales and is paid on commission based on what you develop.

The Route Relief Driver pay is $25.86 an hour; the starting pay is based on education, experience, other qualifications, and location of assignment.

Once a route is assigned the average total annual compensation for the Route Sales and Service Representative position is over $80,000 with potential for much more.

Benefits

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

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

Responsibilities (continued)

• 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, demonstrating interest, devoting time, and practicing courtesy at all times.
• Conducts business in a professional manner to minimize or eliminate customer complaints; handles complaints and questions in the same manner, keeping the supervisor informed as necessary.
• Listens to and resolves service complaints; maintains inventory and follows the company’s policies on inventory control.
• Collects money from customers, makes 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.

Overview

Mission Linen Supply is a family‑owned, privately held company and a leading provider of products, services, and supplies to hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, the company has grown from a one‑man operation to a leading player in the linen rental and uniform business across five western states. Mission Linen Supply is widely recognized for its ability to understand, anticipate, and meet its customers’ needs while providing environmentally friendly goods and services.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mission Linen Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), affirmative action plan (AAP), VEVRAA‑protected veterans, federal contractor, and employer of workers with disabilities. We 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. Workers with disabilities needing assistance applying may contact the HR office at 805‑730‑3612.