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Route Relief Utility Driver

Alsco Uniforms
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 8/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026
Classification: Non-exempt

Revised date: 3/13/2026

Compensation: $28.50/hour

The Route Relief Utility Driver supports the Service Departments in its objectives to meet our customers' needs through up-selling, cross-selling, and providing excellent customer service. This position reports directly to the District Manager.

You Will:

  • Deliver products and pick up soiled linens on assigned routes safely and on time.
  • Provide outstanding customer service to build loyalty and strong relationships
  • Communicate with decision-makers and proactively resolve service concerns
  • Follow Service SOPs for installations, deliveries, and account management
  • Maintain accurate inventories, route books, and customer files
  • Handle customer payments, credits, and change orders accurately
  • Monitor accounts and report customer feedback or competitive activity
  • Upsell services, promote products, and refer leads to Sales
  • Conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain truck cleanliness
  • Load/unload products and move carts up to 500 lbs. and lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and dress code
  • Collaborate with service, sales, and operations teams as a reliable relief driver

What You Bring:

  • Have and maintain a valid Driver's License, CDL when applicable, and be 21 years or older.
  • Maintain a driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding, safety or other violations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, comprehend and follow direction.
  • Two years of relevant experience in sales, customer service, delivery, or public facing work.
  • Support for other service team members where required.

Work Environment And Requirements:

  • Accurately recognize colors and sizes
  • Stoop, pull, push, reach overhead, lift up to 75 lbs. and move loaded carts up to 500 lbs.
  • Daily operation of vehicles on public roads, in and out of customer locations, loading areas of industrial laundry facilities, service centers, or depot.
  • Indoor and outdoor areas of industrial laundry facilities.

Our Benefits:

  • 401 K Plan with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA
  • Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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

About Us:

We are Alsco Uniforms. We've been committed to our customers since 1889, proudly pioneering the uniform and linen rental industry and growing into a global leader serving over 350,000 customers across 13 countries. We provide exceptional service and create solutions that strengthen our customers’ operations.

At Alsco, our diverse workforce drives performance, innovation, and exceptional service. We're looking for individuals who want to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact. Explore how Alsco helps you build a successful career with competitive compensation, benefits, and ongoing opportunities for growth.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Alsco Uniforms provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Thank you for your interest in joining Alsco Uniforms. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and safety sensitive drug screening.

Skills

Preferred

  • Sales
  • Data Entry
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Service

Behaviors

Preferred

  • Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
  • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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