Route Relief Driver - 4900

Mission Linen Supply • Newark, CA

3d • $22 - $26

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 business developed. The position combines B2B outside sales and account management with truck-based delivery and pickup of linen, uniforms, and related products. The role can lead 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 operating across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, the company serves hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses and describes its services as essential and recession-resistant.

Starting pay is $21.97–$26.31 per hour, based 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 tied to new business and account growth. The position is full-time and includes benefits.

Requirements

• Proven sales and customer service experience.
• Valid Class C driver's license; a CDL is not required.
• Clean driving record for the last three years.
• Ability to drive a 26-foot bobtail truck.
• Ability and comfort loading and unloading 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.
• Contact prospective customers to solicit new business and inform existing 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 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 and adapt to updates independently.
• Attend training and service department meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings program.
• Paid sick time, holidays, and vacation.
• Uncapped commission potential based on new business and account growth.
• Career advancement opportunity into a dedicated Route Sales & Service Representative territory.

What This Job Offers

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