Route Driver (Chesapeake)

Trolley Hospitality Companies•Chesapeake, VA

11d

About The Position

Trolley House Refreshments is seeking a Route Driver in Chesapeake to service vending machines, Micro Markets, and/or coffee and water services on a fixed route. The driver maintains machines and services in working order, well stocked, and clean, while providing professional, friendly customer service and responding promptly to account needs and complaints. The role includes accurately recording inventory information for the warehouse and proactively handling issues that arise. The schedule starts at 5 a.m. Monday through Friday, with a rotating Saturday schedule. Drivers must load and unload products weighing up to 50 pounds. Training pay is $900 weekly; after training, compensation includes commission based on built route sales. Trolley House Refreshments is the convenience services division of Trolley Hospitality Companies, a Richmond-based hospitality group serving the greater Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. It provides customized snack, beverage, and fresh food solutions to offices, hotels, and public venues through vending and micro-market services. The company emphasizes customer, community, and team happiness and a supportive workplace.

Requirements

Valid standard operator's driver's license; a CDL is not required.
At least five years of safe driving experience.
Experience using smartphones and apps.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work early morning hours beginning at 5 a.m., Monday through Friday, with a rotating Saturday schedule.
Ability to lift products up to 50 pounds while loading and unloading a truck.
Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team.

Nice To Haves

Previous route driving experience in vending or a similar field is highly preferred.
Inventory or merchandising experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain vending machines, Micro Markets, and/or coffee and water services on a fixed route so they are working, well stocked, and clean.
Provide professional and friendly customer service to strengthen customer relationships.
Visit key accounts regularly and promptly address customer needs and requests.
Respond to customer complaints as they arise.
Accurately record inventory information and relay it to the warehouse.
Be resourceful and proactive in handling issues.

Benefits

$900 weekly during training.
Commission based on built route sales after training is completed.
Company-paid holidays, vacation time, and floating holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans available.
401(k) retirement plan with company match after one year of employment.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Gym membership discounts.
Free employee shift meal.
Discounts at Trolley House Hospitality companies, including catering services and vending items in the warehouse.