Route Driver CDL

Healthcare Linen Services Group•Batavia, IL

52d

About The Position

Operate a company truck to pick up and deliver hospital linen to multiple medical facilities. Load and unload laundry carts, meet route schedules, and deliver products in a timely and professional manner. Establish professional relationships with customers and provide quality customer service while representing the company professionally in appearance, conduct, and performance at customer locations. Safely operate company vehicles, conduct pre- and post-route inspections, maintain DOT compliance, follow hours-of-service rules, and follow standard vehicle operating procedures. The role may require working beyond the scheduled hours when production or delivery issues arise, and driving nights and weekends. Drivers may cross-train on other routes and move equipment to service providers for repairs and service.

Requirements

Valid Class A driver's license.
Clean driving record per company policy.
Six months to one year of experience.
Availability to drive nights and weekends.
Ability to speak and read English.
Ability to sit in a vehicle for several hours per day.
Ability to push and pull wheeled soil/clean carts weighing up to 800 pounds.
Ability to consistently meet physical requirements including bending, twisting, lifting, and pulling.
Ability to lift 25 pounds overhead.
Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs for up to 10 hours per day.
Ability to use repetitive arm motions.

Responsibilities

Maintain excellent attendance and meet established route schedules.
Communicate effectively and provide good customer service.
Follow company safety rules, policies, procedures, and directions from a supervisor or manager.
Work well with a diverse workforce and maintain a positive attitude.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in line with company policies.
Deliver products to customers in a timely manner.
Work beyond the scheduled hours when production or delivery issues arise.
Properly maintain required daily and weekly paperwork.
Perform daily visual inspections of equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Cross-train on other routes according to department needs.
Move equipment to service providers for repairs and service as needed.
Operate company vehicles safely, including pre- and post-route inspections, and comply with DOT and hours-of-service requirements.
Load and unload laundry carts.