Route Relief Utility Driver

Join Alsco Uniforms as a Route Relief Utility Driver. Alsco has been a leader in the uniform and linen rental industry since 1889, serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries.

Classification
Non-Exempt

The Route Relief/Utility RSR supports the Service Department by covering routes and performing service-related tasks as needed. The role reports to the District Manager.

• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• Career Advancement
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

• Perform all responsibilities of a Route Sales Representative and related tasks.
• Learn and support all routes. Run routes as needed for holidays, vacations or other vacancies.
• Assist in rush deliveries, renewals, audits, training and any other tasks assigned by supervision when not on a route.
• Solicit new customers, up‑sell/cross‑sell, sample all lines of service or product and ensure a profitable product mix.
• Actively participate in promotions, contests, training and audits.
• Follow company policies/procedures regarding new customers and managing customer needs.
• Ensure customer loyalty and outstanding customer service; build relationships, communicate openly, educate customers and resolve concerns in cooperation with supervision.
• Safely operate a delivery vehicle, maintain cleanliness and perform regular inspections.
• Handle and process customer payments; keep route paperwork current.
• Ensure timely and correct deliveries of complete textile loads; pick up soiled textiles and maintain proper inventories.
• Monitor and report competitive activity; keep service agreements current and renewed.
• Return from route and unload soiled textiles in the receiving area of the facility.
• Accurately prepare route paperwork and follow check‑in procedures.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.

• Support other service personnel as required by supervision.

• Valid Driver’s License, CDL when applicable and be 21 years or older.
• Maintain a driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding, safety or other violations.
• Demonstrate excellent vehicle operation skills and a minimum of one year of safe driving experience.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and route sales skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication, comprehension of directions, good time‑management and teamwork.
• Accurate recognition of colors, sizes and types of product; count, add and subtract accurately.

• High School graduation or equivalent experience. Qualified driver’s license.

• Daily travel by delivery vehicle within a route.

• Operating vehicles on public roads, in and out of customer locations, loading areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, Service Center or depot.
• Indoor and outdoor areas of a typical industrial facility.

• Sitting, grasping, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching overhead, moving carts up to 500 lbs., lifting up to 75 lbs., standing, walking, writing, speaking, hearing.

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Alsco Uniforms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Candidates are considered for employment with Alsco Uniforms without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (including disabled, recently separated, armed forces service medal, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran), or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Revised: 04/29/22