Route Relief Driver

Mission Linen • Chico, CA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is hiring a sales-driven Route Relief Driver to drive and service customers on designated community routes, grow accounts, and earn commission on new business and account growth. The role combines B2B outside sales and account management with delivery and pickup of linen, uniforms, and related products. Drivers build lasting customer relationships, identify sales opportunities, and provide responsive service while operating and maintaining a truck.

Starting pay is $21.97–$27.49 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and location. Once assigned a route, Route Sales & Service Representatives average more than $80,000 in total annual compensation, with uncapped commission potential. The position offers a career path from Route Relief Driver to a dedicated Route Sales & Service Representative territory.

Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility service products across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, the company serves hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. Full-time employment with benefits is offered.

Requirements

• Proven sales and customer service experience is required.
• Valid Class C driver's license; no CDL is required.
• Clean driving record for the last three years is required.
• Ability to drive a 26-foot bobtail truck.
• Ability to load and unload the truck daily, including bags of linen weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass a drug test and clinic physical.
• Tech-savvy, with the ability to learn new systems with minimal training.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a designated route through account management and outside sales.
• Contact prospective customers to solicit new business and inform regular customers about new products or services.
• Upsell existing customers on additional products and services.
• Drive a truck to deliver and pick up linen, uniforms, and related products on schedule; load and unload the truck.
• Build long-term customer relationships through professional, responsive service.
• Listen to and resolve service complaints and keep a supervisor informed.
• Maintain inventory and follow company inventory-control policies.
• Handle invoicing, collections, customer signatures, and accurate delivery and transaction records.
• Clean and perform routine maintenance on the truck, and maintain a professional appearance at each stop.
• Learn new technology and systems quickly and adapt to updates independently.
• Attend training and service department meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings program.
• Paid time off, including sick, holiday, and vacation time.
• Uncapped commission potential based on new business and account growth after assignment to a route.
• Career path to a dedicated Route Sales & Service Representative territory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed