UNIT DESCRIPTION:

Join the largest Convenience Services company in the region!

Connecting Food, People and Technology Every Day

Our Route Drivers are valuable consumer-facing associates who service local customers' breakrooms and facilities. We offer a hands-on 4-week training program to ensure you're empowered with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to be successful in your role. No CDL required, 5-day work week in local area. This role supports our vending and market operations.

Position: Route Driver

Status: Fulltime

Schedule: M-F 40/hrs

Location: Austin, TX

Compensation: $31,200/yr + commission

Description:

• Running a pre-scheduled route of existing customer locations.
• Properly stocks and merchandises vending and markets with orders that are filled in our warehouse.
• Conducts product inventories at customer sites.
• Collects and secures cash from vending machines.
• Communicates customer or equipment-related concerns or issues to supervisor or technical service department as appropriate.
• Maintains professional appearance and attitude when interacting with customers in the field.
• Maintains a clean and organized route vehicle.

What we offer:

At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts.

We are committed to your growth and development with Sodexo. We provide career planning and professional advancement opportunities for all our employees.

Click here for more information about Sodexo’s Benefits.

Position Summary:

• Driving a vehicle that, based on weight, meets the Motor Carrier Act exemption from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Timely delivers product orders to customers to ensure continuous supply
• Checks the accuracy of product and ensures product is not expired
• Ensures customer areas are adequately stocked (vending machine, market, or coffee supplies)
• Ensures that the appearance and presentation of the company’s products and/or equipment at the customer location follows established protocols
• Conducts product inventories at customer sites
• Orders the correct quantity and types of products needed to stock customer accounts to maximize sales and minimize product loss
• Communicates customer-related or product-related problems to appropriate personnel
• Partners with the customer to understand needs, and reacts to feedback to modify offerings
• Increase sales volume by making decisions about food substitutions or offerings
• Handles, collects, and secures money
• Maintains professional appearance and attitude when interacting with customers in the field
• Cleans vehicle and performs routine vehicle maintenance
• Follows Department of Transportation safety regulations and obeys state and local traffic laws
• Operates vehicle in accordance with Sodexo Vehicle Safety Program

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity in light of Sodexo time and attendance policy and/or client operating hours.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience

• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required
• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses
• Significant walking or other means of mobility
• Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull and frequently lift up to 35 pounds. Occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

• Generally, work is performed in an indoor setting in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during outside activities and events
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations

Benefits Eligibility: Full Time Benefits: At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. Eligible employees can enroll in their benefits, which will be effective beginning on their first day with Sodexo. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts (eligibility varies by unit and may not be available to all employees).