Route Driver

OverviewVestis is hiring for highly motivated Route Drivers in the Indianapolis area. A successful Route Driver builds solid, positive working relationships with customers and is highly motivated to exceed their expectations and requirements. Vestis operates in a very competitive environment and successful RSRs must be able to balance exceptional customer service with meeting and exceeding individual sales growth goals. As advocates for the organization, RSRs strive to generate goodwill and loyalty for the organization while performing their work in a professional manner at all times.

Shift: Full time, day shift Monday - Friday. Find the Work/Life Balance you've been looking for.Our Teammates enjoy:

After completing training, successful Route Drivers at this location have an earnings range of $75K-$105K annually on their assigned routes, and have the potential to earn more!Full Time Direct HireNights & Weekends OffWeekly PayCompetitive BenefitsCompany Provided UniformsPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysJob Specific TrainingEmployee DiscountsEmployee Referral IncentivesCareer Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Safely operates a company step van in designated area to provide products and service to a variety of clients.Verifies daily preventative maintenance of vehicle and maintains proper operator documentation;Manages daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product;Loads/unloads product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines;Reviews invoices daily for complete and accurate information and makes corrections as needed;Meets sales goals and promotes overall route growth to enhance profitability;Develops leads/prospects, calls on prospective customers to solicit business, prepares service agreements, and installs new accounts. Assists the sales organization with the procurement of additional new business;Understands services, policies, and pricing methods and clearly explains the same to the customer;Monitors customer feedback and handles customer issues in a prompt and courteous manner;Take responsibility for your personal safety and watch out for the safety of others. Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies;Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license, and excellent driving record;Customer service experience with a wide variety of consistent customer contact;Strong math and basic computer skills;Demonstrated experience selling services/products and generating new business preferred;Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills required;Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and think quickly to identify/solve customer concerns.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance.Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs.Requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching;

Working Conditions

Exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions which may include extreme hot/cold temperatures depending on geographical location.Fast-paced environment requiring irregular and long hours.

Education High school degree or equivalentLicense Requirements/ Certifications: Valid Driver's License (Not CDL), with minimal points/violations in the last three years.