Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Summary
The CDL-A Route Driver - Night is responsible for safely operating company vehicles to transport clean and soiled laundry between customer locations and the Division Laundry facility. This role involves driving a tractor-trailer or medium-duty truck, handling wheeled laundry carts, and maintaining required DOT and company records.
The position works under the general supervision of the Fleet Supervisor and follows established routes, schedules, and safety guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a tractor-trailer or medium-duty truck safely and efficiently
- Transport clean and soiled linens between customer locations and the laundry facility
- Load, unload, push, and pull wheeled laundry carts as required
- Maintain accurate logs, forms, and records related to vehicle operation
- Follow DOT regulations, company policies, and safety procedures
- Communicate professionally with customers and internal team members
- Safely care for assigned vehicles and company property
- Complete routes within established timeframes
Work Environment
- Primarily operates in company trucks while completing deliveries and pickups at healthcare and hospitality customer locations.
- May work in indoor and outdoor environments, including loading docks and customer facilities.
- Typical schedule is Monday-Friday, but additional hours, weekends, and holidays may be required based on business needs.
- Position is hourly; weekly hours may vary depending on route demands.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 21 years of age
- 1+ year of tractor-trailer driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Clean Motor Vehicle Record (past 3 years)
- No DOT violations or preventable accidents
- Ability to pass a DOT background check, physical, and regulated drug screen
- Ability to read and write in English
- Basic math and record-keeping skills
- Basic computer skills (ELD/HOS systems, if applicable)
- Physical ability to push and pull wheeled laundry carts
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in the service industry
Physical Requirements
- Ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle.
- Frequent sitting while driving to customer locations.
- Ability to climb in and out of trucks and loading areas.
- Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift, including on uneven surfaces.
- Regular reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, and pulling while loading/unloading carts.
- Ability to lift and move items up to 50 lbs and handle items such as linens, cart liners, and dock plates.
- Frequent pushing and pulling of wheeled laundry carts that may weigh up to 800 lbs.
- Repetitive hand and arm movements throughout the workday.
- Heavy physical work requiring consistent use of upper body strength.
- Ability to pull, drag, or maneuver heavy objects as needed.
- Adequate vision for driving and work tasks (close, distance, color, depth perception, peripheral vision).
- Ability to hear clearly for safety and awareness of surroundings.
- Ability to meet all physical demands for the full duration of the shift.
- Must use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as designated.
EEO Statement
Employees of Division Laundry and Cleaning, Inc. are protected by federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and other laws designed to protect employees from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.
Employees of Division Laundry and Cleaning, Inc. are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who engages in a protected activity such as, whistle blowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law will not be tolerated. Managers and supervisors of Division Laundry and Cleaning, Inc. are also reminded of their responsibility to prevent, document, and promptly correct harassing conduct in the workplace.