Route Relief Driver

Mission Linen•Fresno, CA

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is hiring a motivated, sales-driven Route Relief Driver to serve customers on designated community routes, grow accounts, and earn commission on business generated. The position combines B2B outside sales and account management with driving and servicing customers; it is not solely a delivery role. The driver delivers and picks up linen, uniforms, and related products while building customer relationships and expanding business on the route. 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. The role offers a career path from Route Relief Driver to a dedicated Route Sales & Service Representative territory. Starting pay is $21.97–$27.49 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.

Requirements

Proven sales and customer service experience is required.
Valid Class C driver's license; a CDL is not required.
Clean driving record for the last three years is required.
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.
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 responsive, professional 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 every stop.
Learn new technology and systems quickly and adapt to updates independently.
Attend training and service department meetings.