Route Sales and Service Driver

Virginia Linen Service • Petersburg, VA

5d

About The Position

As a Route Sales and Service Driver for Virginia Linen Service, Inc., you will pick up and deliver textile and disposable products to customers on an established route. The position involves frequent customer interaction, providing excellent service, maintaining customer relationships, and identifying opportunities to sell additional products and services. Commission opportunities are available.

This is an independent, labor-intensive role that involves managing an established route in a company vehicle. Physical duties include loading, pushing, pulling, lifting products weighing up to 50 pounds, and repeatedly reaching, squatting, bending, and maneuvering products. Drivers work outdoors and deliver in a variety of weather conditions. No overnight travel is required.

Virginia Linen Service is a growing, family-owned and professionally managed linen rental supply and commercial laundry company that has served restaurant, hospitality, healthcare, lodging, and small business customers since 1934. The company emphasizes customer relationships, quality service, resource conservation, and social responsibility.

Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours, including early morning starts and afternoon finishes.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and dependable work ethic.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to pass required background checks.
• Ability to pass required drug screening and physical capabilities testing.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous route delivery or service industry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver textile and disposable products to customers on an established route.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through excellent service.
• Interact regularly with customers and identify opportunities to sell additional products and services.
• Load, push, pull, and lift products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Repeatedly reach, squat, bend, and maneuver products throughout the workday.
• Work outdoors and drive in a variety of weather conditions.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and ensure customer orders are handled correctly.
• Represent the company professionally in customer interactions.
• Manage an established route and its customers independently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, long-term disability, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Competitive wages with commission opportunities; stated range is $45,000–$68,000.
• Independence managing an established route and customers in a modern, custom-designed vehicle.
• Home every night; no overnight travel required.
• Positive, team-oriented culture where employees are recognized and encouraged to make a difference.

What This Job Offers

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