Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.00 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
drug coverage
vision coverage
dental coverage
Group Life Insurance
health flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
career advancement
Incentive programs

Job Description

Our company is a leading provider of linen and laundry services, specializing in serving the hospitality industry in Orlando, Florida. We pride ourselves on maintaining a strong commitment to excellence, community involvement, environmental stewardship, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. With a service-driven culture, our team is dedicated not only to delivering high-quality products and services to our hotel and healthcare partners but also to making a positive impact in the community through outreach and sustainability initiatives. As part of our ongoing growth, we seek a professional, dependable driver to join our Orlando team. This role is vital in ensuring timely and accurate delivery of clean linens and retrieval of soiled linens, directly contributing to the efficient operations of our hospitality clients.

The driver position involves operating delivery trucks of various sizes, adhering strictly to state and federal transportation regulations, and maintaining a safe working environment for both employees and customers. Duties include loading and unloading linen carts, verifying loads against delivery tickets, performing vehicle safety inspections, and maintaining the overall cleanliness and operational readiness of the company truck. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating vehicle lift gates, maneuvering trucks in tight spaces, and pushing or pulling linen carts weighing up to 550 pounds. This role requires a professional appearance and demeanor, with the responsibility of representing the company positively to our customers.

Our drivers work independently, following detailed maps and instructions to fulfill deliveries efficiently and safely. Emphasis is placed on safety compliance, including participating in company health and safety programs, using personal protective equipment as needed, and reporting job-related injuries or hazardous conditions promptly. The work environment may involve exposure to industrial settings with varying temperatures and noise levels, requiring physical stamina and attention to safety.

This position offers a range of employee benefits reflecting our commitment to our team’s well-being and development. These include comprehensive medical, drug, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match. We also support employee growth through a tuition reimbursement program and offer various incentive opportunities. Work hours may include weekends, holidays, and a preferred night shift schedule, providing flexibility and career advancement opportunities within the company.

At our company, we believe in creating a positive experience together. If you are a responsible, safety-conscious driver looking to join an organization that values diversity, sustainability, and community impact, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team in Orlando.

Job Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to work independently and follow instructions
  • completion of Safe Driver orientation
  • ability to understand and complete simple math functions
  • ability to follow maps or directions to destinations safely and efficiently
  • ability to pass a drug test

Job Qualifications

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
  • position requires high school diploma or equivalent
  • must be able to work independently and follow instructions
  • must complete Safe Driver orientation
  • able to understand and complete simple math functions
  • must be able to follow maps or directions to meet destination in a safe and efficient manner
  • able to understand and complete basic math

Job Duties

  • Operates delivery trucks of various models and gross vehicle weights
  • loads clean linen carts into trucks, checking to insure accuracy of load against the delivery ticket
  • drives trucks to specified hotel and/or hospital properties and unloads clean linen carts as well as assists hotel or hospital personnel in delivery to designated areas
  • tags and identifies soiled linen carts using proper techniques to ensure that no cross contamination occurs
  • loads truck and returns items to laundry and unloads into designated areas as specified by Production Manager
  • completes safety inspection of truck prior to every delivery
  • maintains appearance of the truck by not eating, smoking or littering when inside the vehicle at any time
  • also responsible for ensuring that truck has a full gas tank
  • completes trip sheets accurately to reflect all stops, number of carts delivered, number of carts retrieved and breaks
  • assists scalers and linen distribution by positioning carts in appropriate area and placing plastic liners over carts as required
  • communicates customer concerns or complaints promptly to Production Manager on duty or to Transportation Manager
  • maintains truck by regularly cleaning cab area, exterior and sanitizing interior of truck after returning soiled laundry carts to ULS
  • able to push/pull carts loaded with linen weighing approximately 550 pounds
  • able to correctly and safely operate truck lift gate and back up trucks into tight places
  • perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations for the safe operations of a commercial motor vehicle
  • professional representation of the company and the trucking industry through responsible driving and appearance
  • drivers must comply with all Customers’ safety and delivery requirements
  • ability to pass a drug test

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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