Route Driver CDL
About The Position
The Route Driver CDL operates a company truck to pick up and deliver hospital linen to multiple medical facilities. The driver loads and unloads laundry carts, meets established route schedules, and provides professional customer service. The role includes safely operating company vehicles, conducting pre- and post-route inspections, maintaining Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance and hours-of-service rules, and following standard vehicle operating procedures. The driver maintains required daily and weekly paperwork, keeps the work area safe and organized, and represents the company professionally at customer locations. The role may require working beyond the scheduled hours when production or delivery issues arise, driving nights and weekends, cross-training on other routes, and moving equipment to service providers for repairs or service.
Requirements
- Valid Class A driver's license.
- Clean driving record in accordance with company policy.
- Six months to one year of experience.
- Ability to speak and read English.
- Excellent attendance.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work well with a diverse workforce and follow directions.
- Ability to work beyond scheduled hours when production or delivery issues arise.
- Availability to drive nights and weekends.
- Ability to sit in a vehicle for several hours per day.
- Ability to push or pull soil/clean carts weighing up to 800 pounds on wheels.
- Ability to consistently bend, twist, lift, and pull.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds overhead.
- Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs for up to 10 hours per day.
- Ability to perform repetitive arm motions.
Responsibilities
- Operate a company truck to pick up and deliver hospital linen to multiple medical facilities.
- Load and unload laundry carts.
- Meet established route schedules and deliver products in a timely manner.
- Provide quality customer service and maintain professional relationships with customers.
- Represent the company professionally in appearance, conduct, and performance at customer locations.
- Safely operate company vehicles and perform daily visual and pre- and post-route inspections.
- Maintain DOT compliance and follow hours-of-service rules and standard vehicle operating procedures.
- Maintain required daily and weekly paperwork.
- Follow company safety rules, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
- Work effectively with a diverse workforce and follow supervisor or manager directions.
- Cross-train on other routes according to department needs.
- Move equipment to service providers for repairs and service as needed.
- Perform other duties as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical plan with prescription coverage
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Life insurance
- 401(k) program with company match
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Company training program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Access to the latest technologies and linen methodologies
- Casual work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
