Route Service Job Description
Route service
provides own transportation and auto insurance and abides by all laws, rules and recommendations for safe driving while on duty.
Route Service Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective route service job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included route service job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Maintains patient confidentiality specimen integrity during transport
Verifies specimen transfer lists and/or requisition forms are enclosed with samples received from RRL’s or Physician’s offices
Assures RSR’s are at defined locations at the proper time
Coordinates the delivery of supplies to physician offices with RSR’s or commercial vendors
Properly complete all reports, such as, mileage and monthly vehicle reports, , the maintaining of adequate inventory levels within assigned inspection vehicles in like new condition
To maintain a route presence 75% of the work year in order to provide leadership, training, development and evaluation of the RSR's
To dedicate 25% of the work year for the purpose of management training, client visitations, administrative work and other duties as required
Provide back-up relief for RSR’s due to absenteeism or immediate need
Manage the use of handheld devices to ensure accurate fleet inventories, invoicing and waste control
Confirm daily that routes are scheduled efficiently
Route Service Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Route Service
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DOT
Education for Route Service
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the route service job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supervision, Education, General Education, Electrical Engineering, Communications, Management
Skills for Route Service
Desired skills for route service include:
Construction industry and safe driving procedures
NFPA standards and dangerous goods an asset
Boilers
Cooling towers
Wastewater treatment systems
DOT and fleet compliance
Construction equipment and safe driving procedures
Local regulation regarding commercial transportation
Carrier operations
Codes related to Suppression industry
Desired experience for route service includes:
Maintain customer satisfaction, focusing on client retention and ensuring “at risk” clients are identified and supported
Conduct weekly inventory checks
Delivery of daily safety talks
Maintain maintenance schedule on vehicles
Ensure daily DVIR reports are completed and any issues are addressed with a sense of urgency
Support RSR’s, warehouse and technicians to maximize efficiencies
Route Service Examples
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Route Service Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of route service. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for route service
- Install, calibrate and maintain chemical feed equipment and process monitoring equipment at customer accounts
- Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers and partner with them on best practices
- Calibrate and maintain chemical feed equipment and process monitoring equipment at customer accounts
- Fulfill duties of Service Representatives as business demands require
- Hold service representatives accountable to service performance requirements
- Collect and distribute leads and cross-selling opportunities between sales and service representatives
- Ensure customer service expectations are being met
- Reinforce daily safe work practices and deliver safety training weekly
- Monitor daily service operations to assure performance within regulatory guidelines
- Observe and enforce corporate operating guidelines and procedures
Qualifications for route service
- NICET certification in Special Hazards is a plus
- Computer savvy and technical problem solving skills is a plus
- Available to work some Saturdays when needed
- Required attendance at a two (2) week long on-boarding, regulatory and position specific training course that will be held out of town
- Must have the ability to obtain and retain a Class B commercial driver’s license with Hazmat endorsements
- A High School diploma, GED, or Military Service, preferred
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a route service. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for route service
- Safely operate a Route Service truck daily
- Vacuum pump, clean and sanitize portable restroom units on customer site
- Stock/replenish paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap and refill water holding tanks
- Repair portable restroom units onsite as necessary
- Provide onsite moves of equipment, and pick-up/delivery as requested
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles, maintain truck logs
- Load and unload units
- Fuel vehicles and other equipment as necessary
- Frequent customer interaction, including recommendations for any additional services and supplies needed
- Excellent housekeeping of assigned vehicles and facility
Qualifications for route service
- A High School diploma, GED or Military Service
- Manage, train and coach Route Service Representatives
- Ride along with different Route Service Reps during the week to evaluate training needs and to offer feedback about ways to improve and to praise things done well
- Work with the CEO to set dollar and unit volume goals for RSMs and hold team accountable for reaching the goals
- Train all RSMs on policies and procedures including proper paperwork for opening and closing accounts
- Maintain knowledge of overall financial results and how the RSM team impacts the results
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of route service. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for route service
- Service parts washers, pick up drums of waste oil, and pump out tanks and drums
- Create/maintain a culture of shared ideas, open communication, and an attitude of "how can we get it done" within the team.Work Environment
- Must have experience in sales, Minimum 2 years in the sales field
- Results oriented - Is intent upon achieving practical results
- Minimum of 2 years proven service experience is required
- Plans and organizes - Lays out tasks in a logical and orderly sequence
Qualifications for route service
- Hold RSMs accountable for complying with all DOT and safety rules and regulations
- Ensure vehicle fleet is maintained and serviced timely and properly
- Maintain contact with dealers to obtain feedback about quality of service
- Substitute on route or hot-shot as needed
- Help load, unload, and count trucks
- Instill a culture/ mindset with each Route Service Rep to look for new ways to generate gross profit at every stop
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a route service. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for route service
- Complete our award-winning paid training and learn the skills required to be responsible for the daily operation of a pest control service route
- Follow a route schedule within assigned territory, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each customer’s home
- Install home services to include, but not limited to, attic remediation’s, crawlspace encapsulations, Orkin Leaf Guard, and radiant heat barrier for energy efficiency
- Communicate with customers by setting project expectations and walking them through the process to ensure satisfaction
- Complete our award-winning paid training and learn the skills required to be responsible for the daily operation of a commercial pest control service route
- Previous Territory Sales experience preferred
Qualifications for route service
- Complete our award-winning company paid training and learn the skills required to be responsible for the daily operation of a pest control service route
- Follow a route schedule within assigned territory, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each customer
- Operate a company vehicle safely and ensure cleanliness of the vehicle and equipment
- Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and discuss additional services that meet customer needs for a complete pest management program
- Serve as a problem solver for your customer by utilizing the in-depth training provided to decide on the most efficient and best overall pest solution for each customer's needs
- Complete all required service-related documentation and leverage your hand held device provided for speed and accuracy
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of route service. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for route service
- Must possess current DOT Medical Certification and maintain clean driving record
- Depending on equipment that will be operated, a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License may be required
- Prior driving and customer service experience highly desirable
- Route or Field Service experience
- Must have current, valid state driver’s license
- Must maintain clean driving record
Qualifications for route service
- Using hand-trucks or carts to push/pull products, often on ramps/lift gates
- Maneuver hand trucks and carts up sidewalk curbs and through store aisles
- Considerable amounts of driving, approximately 3 – 6 hours per day, typically in a Box Delivery Truck with automatic transmission
- Frequently involves working evening/night shifts, lasting approximately 9-12 hours
- Lifting, sliding and positioning Dock plates and truck ramps
- Manual product handling to include staging, stacking and organizing individual product items, product carts and trays