Route Relief Driver - Uniform

Mission Linen Supply; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings program

Paid time off

Job summary

Mission Linen Supply is seeking a Route Relief Driver to service customers on designated routes. This role emphasizes sales, with commission on new business and a generous total compensation outlook.

Starting pay is $25.55 per hour with education/experience-based adjustments; as routes are assigned, total annual compensation can exceed $80K, with full benefits including health, retirement, and PTO.

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

• 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.
• Conduct business in a professional manner to minimize or eliminate customer complaints. 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.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Valid driver's license

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 drivers that are sales-orientated individuals. This position revolves around sales and is paid commission on what you develop.

The Route Relief Driver pay is $25.55 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 $80K 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

Duties and 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.
• Conduct business in a professional manner to minimize or eliminate customer complaints. 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.

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.

Mission Linen Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), affirmative action plan (AAP), VEVRAA protected veterans, federal contractor and worker with disabilities employer. Mission Linen Supply is 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. Worker with disabilities needing assistance applying please feel free to call HR Office at 805-730-3612.