As a Route Driver – New York City Area, you’ll serve as a key representative of our company, delivering uniforms, linens, and essential supplies to restaurants, hotels, and businesses throughout New York City. This position begins and ends each day at our Clifton, NJ location.

Starting pay is $25.00 per hour, with multiple pay increases available during your first year.

What You’ll Do:

Safely operate a box truck throughout New York City routes
Load, unload, lift, and deliver products in fast-paced urban environments
Build positive relationships with customers while providing reliable, timely service
Keep routes organized and running efficiently each day

This is a hands-on, active position ideal for someone who enjoys staying on the move, working independently, and interacting with customers. If you take pride in delivering excellent service and thrive in a physically active role, this is a great opportunity to join a team that helps keep New York City businesses running smoothly.

### What You'll Do

Operate a company box truck from Clifton, NJ into New York City to complete scheduled daily service routes

Deliver, collect, and accurately manage uniforms, linens, and facility service products at customer locations

Provide outstanding customer service and professionally represent Dempsey during every customer interaction

Perform the physical requirements of the role, including frequent lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading of products weighing 50–75 lbs throughout the workday

Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards while ensuring the truck remains clean, safe, and well-maintained

### What We're Looking For

Previous experience operating box trucks in New York City is strongly preferred

Experience managing New Jersey delivery routes and navigating NYC traffic is a plus

Must reside in New Jersey within a reasonable commuting distance to Clifton, NJ, where routes begin and end daily

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required (CDL not required)

Strong customer service and communication skills with a professional and dependable attitude

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

### What We Offer

Competitive weekly pay (starting at $25/hour with multiple increases during first year)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth in a stable, family-owned company

This role is best suited for drivers who are confident handling box trucks in high-traffic, urban environments. If you’ve already driven in NYC, you’ll feel right at home. If you’ve run tough North Jersey routes and know you can handle the city — this is your chance to prove it.

Dempsey Uniform is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with ADA requirements.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Since its founding in 1959, Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply has become a leading uniform and linen supplier in the Mid-Atlantic by maintaining its family ownership and continuously investing in its people and plant to stay ahead of the competition. At Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, you'll find uniforms, linens and floor mats that can be rented at a low weekly cost that includes weekly pick-up, cleaning and delivery. Our offering includes uniform services, restaurant linen services, towel services, medical linen services and facility services.

Technology Leadership

Dempsey is an innovator in our industry because we have always invested in opportune technologies for our business. Dempsey’s state-of-the-art processing facility in Jessup, PA opened to both local and industry acclaim for it's technology. Dempsey is committed to leveraging technologies that control our customers' costs and enhance their service experience.

Financial Strength

Dempsey has grown rapidly, yet responsibly, over the past five years. Through five strategic acquisitions, a well-developed management team, and excellent banking relationships, Dempsey has welcomed hundreds of new customers and enhanced existing customer relationships.

Environmental Leadership

Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply is committed to a sustainable future through environmental stewardship and conservation of the earth's natural resources. Dempsey has become a leader in both the textile rental industry and our local community in preserving our environment.

Continuity for Keeping Promises

The Dempsey Difference is about our commitment to keeping promises. A commitment that extends to every single one of our employees, many of whom have spent most of their careers with us. As a result, the same people that make our promises will be there to fulfill them.

It all makes for a really promising future. We hope you'll consider joining the Dempsey Family and continue our legacy of keeping promises.

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