Route Relief Driver

Mission Linen • North Hollywood, CA

17d

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is hiring a motivated, sales-driven Route Relief Driver to service customers on designated community routes, grow accounts, and earn commission on business developed. This is a B2B sales and account-management role that includes driving a truck, delivering and picking up linen, uniforms, and related products, and building lasting customer relationships. The role can lead to a dedicated Route Sales & Service Representative territory. Starting pay is $21.97–$22.72 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Once assigned a route, average total annual compensation for Route Sales & Service Representatives exceeds $80,000, with uncapped commission potential based on new business and account growth.

Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility services across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, the company serves hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. It describes its industry as essential and recession-resistant and offers opportunities for career advancement.

This is a full-time position with full benefits. The work involves driving a 26-foot bobtail truck, loading and unloading linen bags weighing up to 50 pounds daily, and performing routine truck cleaning and maintenance. Applicants must have proven sales and customer service experience, a valid Class C driver’s license, and a clean driving record for the last three years. No CDL is required. Candidates must pass a drug test and clinic physical.

Requirements

• Proven sales and customer service experience.
• Valid Class C driver’s license; no CDL is required.
• Clean driving record for the last three years.
• Ability to drive a 26-foot bobtail truck.
• Ability to load and unload bags of linen weighing up to 50 pounds daily.
• 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.
• Call on 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 responsive, professional service.
• Listen to and resolve service complaints, keeping the 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 every 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 once assigned a route.
• Career path from Route Relief Driver 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