Route Relief Utility Driver - Shreveport, LA

Job Description

Job Description

Classification : Non-Exempt

Pay : $20.55 / hr

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Job Summary :

The Route Relief / Utility RSR supports the Service Department in its objectives to meet our customers needs through up-selling / cross-selling and providing superior customer service. Main duties are to cover routes and perform service related tasks as required. Reports to the District Manager.

Our full-time employees enjoy :

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

Essential Functions :

• 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.
• When not on a route, assist in rush deliveries, renewals, audits, training and any other tasks assigned by supervision.
• Solicit new customers, up-sell / cross-sell / sample all lines of service or product and ensure a profitable product mix.
• Actively participate in promotions and contests, training and audits.
• Follow company policies / procedures regarding new customers, managing customer needs and all aspects of service.
• Ensure customer loyalty and outstanding customer service. Build relationships, communicate openly, educate customers and proactively resolve concerns in cooperation with supervision.
• Safely operate a delivery vehicle on each trip, following all applicable laws and company policy. Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform regular vehicle 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 in accounts. Service items such as facility maintenance products.
• Monitor and report competitive activity. Keep service agreements current and renewed.
• Return from route and off load soiled textiles in the receiving area of facility.
• Accurately prepare route paperwork and follow check-in procedures.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.

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For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com / benefits.

Alsco is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Revised : 04 / 29 / 22