Route Relief Driver

Mission Linen Supply•Bakersfield, CA

6d•$22 - $27

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is hiring a sales-driven Route Relief Driver to drive and service customers on designated routes, grow accounts, and earn commission on the business they build. This is a B2B sales and account management role that includes driving a truck, rather than a delivery-only position. The company describes a career path from Route Relief Driver to a dedicated Route Sales & Service Representative territory. Starting pay is $21.97–$27.49 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 based on new business and account growth. 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, it serves hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. The company describes its industry as essential and recession-resistant, with opportunities for career advancement. The role includes full-time employment with 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 to load and unload the truck, including 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, and load and unload the truck.
Build long-term customer relationships through responsive, professional service; listen to and resolve service complaints and keep 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.