DRIVER CLASS A

General Purpose

This position is responsible for the safe, on‑time delivery and pickup of linens using company‑assigned Class A vehicles—including trailers, box trucks, or cargo vans.

• Operate CDL Class A vehicles (trailers, box trucks, cargo vans) to deliver and retrieve linen from customer sites on assigned or alternate local routes.
• Deliver carts (metros) efficiently and collect signed delivery tickets at each location.
• Reconcile deliveries and pickups to ensure counts match manifests.
• Perform daily pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain delivery vehicle cleanliness and refuel at end of each shift.
• Comply with DOT regulations, traffic laws, and all company safety policies.
• Maintain a professional appearance in full uniform and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Navigate challenging traffic conditions or weather while meeting delivery deadlines.
• Communicate route issues or customer concerns to the Logistics Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid CDL A license and current DOT medical card.
• 2+ years of commercial driving experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Highly punctual, responsible, and deadline‑driven.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised 90% of the time.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must meet all DOT pre‑hire requirements.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Inside work: protected from weather conditions.

Outside work: no effective protection from weather; work occurs both inside and outside an office enclosure.

Extreme cold: below 32°F for periods of more than 1 hour—frequently.

Extreme heat: above 100°F for periods of more than 1 hour—frequently.

Noise: employees must shout to be heard over ambient noise; hearing protection required.

Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body—frequently.

Potential hazards: moving parts, electricity, gas, scaffolding, chemicals, etc.—frequently.

Terminal viewing: extended viewing of screens.

Atmospheric conditions (in non-confined spaces): fumes, odors, mists, gases, poor ventilation, etc.

Oils: air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Respirator: use of a respirator is required.

Physical stamina: due to emergency or workload demands, subject to extended work hours requiring stamina beyond normal demands or levels.

Physical activities include standing, stairs, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, talking, hearing, reaching, seeing, balancing, pushing up to 500 lbs., pulling up to 500 lbs., grasping, lifting/carrying up to 70 lbs., continuous motion, precise hand movements, reasoning or solving problems, reading, writing, performing mathematical calculations, adhering to deadlines under pressure, learning or retaining technical information, interacting with customers or visitors.