Role Overview

Imagine starting your day in Bedford Park, Illinois, stepping into a Cintas truck loaded with fresh uniforms, shop towels, and cleaning supplies, ready to power the local businesses that keep the community humming. As a Route Service Representative (4-Day Workweek) at Cintas, you're not just delivering products—you're the vital link between Cintas and the hardworking teams at factories, restaurants, and offices across the area. This role in the Rental Division is perfect for driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, physical environment that rewards hustle with real earning potential and work-life balance.

Cintas, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been helping over one million businesses get Ready™ for the workday since 1929. In Bedford Park, Illinois, you'll service an established route, building lasting relationships while growing accounts through smart upselling. Picture yourself chatting with a manufacturing plant manager, spotting an opportunity for more mats or restroom supplies, and closing the deal on the spot. It's hands-on work: loading and unloading your truck, inspecting inventory, and ensuring every customer leaves impressed. With a majority 4-day workweek and no nights or weekends, this position offers stability in a role where your effort directly impacts your paycheck through commissions and bonuses.

Requisition Number: 216327. This full-time, 1st shift opportunity in Bedford Park, Illinois (ZIP 60638), is your entry into a Fortune 500 company with Nasdaq roots (CTAS). Whether you're a recent high school grad, military veteran, or someone seeking a career pivot, Cintas provides the comprehensive 10-week training to set you up for success.

Day in the Life

Your alarm goes off early in Bedford Park, Illinois—say 6 AM on a Monday. After a quick breakfast, you're at the Cintas facility by 7, joining your team for a safety huddle. Your truck is prepped with clean uniforms sorted by customer, stacks of shop towels, and cases of chemical cleaners. You review your route app, mapping stops from local warehouses near Chicago Midway International Airport to small businesses in nearby suburbs.

First stop: a bustling auto repair shop. You back in, greet the owner by name, and unload fresh shop towels while picking up soiled ones. Over coffee, you notice their floors look gritty and pitch our anti-fatigue mats—sold! Next, a food processing plant where you deliver uniforms, check inventory levels, and resolve a sizing issue on the spot, earning a thank-you and a referral lead.

By noon, you're upsell-cross-selling restroom supplies to a distribution center, negotiating a renewal that locks in their business for another year. Lunch is a quick truck stop sandwich as you log sales data. Afternoon brings lighter stops: offices needing towel exchanges. You wrap by 4 PM, back at base to unload, reconcile inventory, and debrief with supervisors on wins and opportunities.

Three more days like this, then Friday off—or a bonus shift if you choose. Evenings and weekends? Yours for family, hobbies, or side gigs. It's physical—lifting 50+ lbs repeatedly—but the camaraderie, fresh air, and seeing your commissions stack make it addictive. In Bedford Park, Illinois, routes stick to the industrial corridor, minimizing Chicago traffic hassles.

Why Bedford Park, Illinois

Bedford Park, Illinois, is the unsung hero of Chicago's logistics world, strategically located just southwest of the city near major interstates like I-294 and I-55. Home to Chicago Midway International Airport and countless warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing hubs, it's a hotspot for the exact businesses Cintas serves. ZIP 60638 pulses with opportunity: think food distributors, automotive suppliers, and construction firms that rely on uniforms and facility services daily.

Living here means affordable housing compared to downtown Chicago—median homes around $300K—with quick access to the city's culture via the Orange Line. Families love the top-rated schools in Nearby Oak Lawn and the community vibe of summer festivals at Bedford Park Park District. Commuters appreciate the proximity to O'Hare (30 minutes) without the premium prices. For Route Service Reps, the flat terrain and industrial density make routes efficient, letting you maximize face-time with customers over windshield time.

Illinois' business-friendly climate, bolstered by no city income tax in Bedford Park, keeps more money in your pocket. Join a community where neighbors work hard and play harder—perfect for Cintas partners who value balance.

Career Growth

Cintas isn't a dead-end job; it's a launchpad. Start as a Route Service Rep in Bedford Park, Illinois, master your route, and climb. High performers move to Route Supervisor in 12-18 months, managing teams and bigger territories. From there? Area Sales Manager, overseeing multiple routes, or into corporate roles like National Accounts.

Our 10-week training evolves into ongoing development: sales workshops, leadership academies, and mentorship from veterans. Aggressive growth means openings—last year, 20% of Bedford Park reps promoted internally. World-class skills in negotiation, account management, and operations translate anywhere. Military vets thrive here, with skills mapping directly to leadership tracks. Track record: Reps hitting $90K+ often lead branches within years.

Compensation & Benefits

Earn $45,000-$90,000 yearly in Bedford Park, Illinois—base salary plus uncapped commissions. New reps hit base during training; route assignment unlocks earnings as you grow accounts. Monthly/quarterly bonuses reward top performers. Benefits shine: medical/dental/vision with one zero-cost plan, 401(k) match, profit sharing, ESOP for ownership stakes. Company-paid life, disability, AD&D. Generous PTO, holidays, and skills training round it out.

Culture

Cintas culture is partnership-driven: you're an owner-in-training via ESOP. Bedford Park teams bond over cookouts, achievement celebrations, and safety-first ethos. Expect recognition—top sales get trips, gift cards. Diverse, inclusive (EOE), with a focus on work-life harmony via 4-day weeks. Pride swells knowing you help one million businesses daily.

How to Apply

Ready for Bedford Park, Illinois? Visit Cintas.com/careers, search Requisition 216327. Upload resume highlighting driving experience, customer service. DOT prep: license, medical cert ready. Interviews on-site; start dates rolling. Open 5+ days—apply now!

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