Route Driver - Clothesline Cleaners : Job Details

Job DescriptionJob Description

Role Overview:

Performs Pick-up and Delivery to clients' homes and offices, typically twice weekly. Promotes business and services for the company. Works independently to acquire, retain, and ascend clients. Delivers and picks up Inter-Company paperwork, clothing, and other items. Performs miscellaneous errands. Assists in communication between retail and production sides of the business. Helps at the Production Workshop during idle times between store runs.

Your Team:

Reports directly to the Route Supervisor

Key Responsibilities (roles):

Picks up and delivers items to route clients and retail store locations.

Courteous and defensive driving, always adhering to local, state, and federal driving laws.

Leaves finished items in a safe location, protected from inclement weather.

Loads all items in the company work vehicle, careful not to wrinkle or drag clothing.

Checks with the Production Team Leader before leaving to coordinate any last-minute pick-ups, deliveries, or changes to the route.

Verifies that all invoices for each pick-up and delivery are accounted for.

Keeps an accurate log of daily deliveries and pick-ups on the manifest, ensuring that all bags are labeled with client or store information.

Turns in all paperwork at the end of the daily route.

Advises the Production Team Leader if delivery trucks need repairs and maintenance.

Maintains all necessary supplies on the truck.

Performs routine maintenance checks inside and out, keeping the vehicle clean and washed.

Keeps the truck fueled up using the company fleet gas card.

Maintains and protects all company equipment and customer data, including phones, manifests, etc.

Immediately informs the Production Team Leader of any damage to the vehicle or involvement in an accident.

Maintains a professional appearance in the company uniform.

Always uses professional language and communication, avoiding gossip and maintaining positive communication with team members.

Keeps client and store lists and information confidential as it is the property of the company.

Promotes business through networking and business card placement at businesses throughout the city.

Handles rolling rack distribution and looks for upsell opportunities.

Engages in tasks such as scanning, racking, and posting.

Reports or escalates customer issues to the Manager.

Picks up and secures bank bags when transporting them to the Production Workshop and handles safe deposit transporting.

Reprioritizes tasks or activities due to changing circumstances or requests.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

Good communicator across all lines of business communication.

Positive attitude.

Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Driving experience six months to a year is preferred.

Active driver's license with 3 or less moving violations over the past 36 months. Must be pre-approved to drive from our insurance company.

Follow directions. Maintain route.

Well-mannered and courteous.

Friendly and outgoing.

Create a positive client experience.

Great initiative, on time, and dependable.

Keep up with personal appearance and hygiene.

Good time management.

Follow directions. Maintain route.

Physical Requirements:

• Well dressed, groomed, and excellent personal hygiene.
• Regular lifting of 20 pounds.
• Occasional lifting of 50 pounds or more.
• Exposure to the elements, including driving hazards.

Conditions:

• On the road driving in the company work vehicle most of the day.
• Loading up and dropping off at the production workshop which can be a hot environment.
• Fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must always default to being a defensive and courteous driver.
• Assisting with other jobs at the Production Workshop.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Revenue per client served.
• Weekly route sales.
• Order(s) delivered to the wrong store.
• On time deliveries.

Professional/Educational Background:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Driving experience six months to a year is preferred.

Training Schedule:

• Driver Training Program - 5 days
• Ongoing safe driving training

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Earnings commensurate with experience and skills.
• Bonus Eligible: Meaningful uncapped bonus program for route sales, paid out monthly.
• Appleton Clinic Benefit: Supplemental medical benefits for employees and their dependents at Appleton Clinic. This encompasses unlimited doctor visits, well-woman exams, EKG monitoring, over 250+ free generic medications, and basic lab work.
• Other Benefits: Free Basic & Accidental Life Insurance for all employees who work 30+ hours/wk, dental and vision insurance for all employees who work 30+ hours/wk.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts on all our services.
• Paid Time Off: Rest and recuperate with our generous PTO offerings.
• Growth Opportunities: Potential for advancement within the company based on performance.
• Working Hours: Monday through Friday, typically starting between 8:00am and 9:00am and concluding between 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Weekend shifts may be needed at times to support the business.

Company DescriptionFor 44 years Clothesline Cleaners has been serving the Boise, Meridian and surrounding communities' dry-cleaning, laundry, area rugs, and clothing maintenance needs with state of the art equipment and top notch service. To stay on top of current and upcoming fashions and fabrics, our staff of professionals continue with ongoing education provided by the Drycleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI).Company DescriptionFor 44 years Clothesline Cleaners has been serving the Boise, Meridian and surrounding communities' dry-cleaning, laundry, area rugs, and clothing maintenance needs with state of the art equipment and top notch service. To stay on top of current and upcoming fashions and fabrics, our staff of professionals continue with ongoing education provided by the Drycleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI).