Role Overview

Imagine starting your day in Piscataway, New Jersey, stepping into a Cintas truck loaded with fresh uniforms, shop towels, and essential facility products, ready to make a real impact on local businesses. As a Route Service Representative (4-Day Workweek) at Cintas, you're not just delivering supplies—you're the vital link between Cintas and over a million businesses nationwide that rely on us to keep their operations clean, safe, and professional. This role in the Rental Division is perfect for driven individuals who thrive in a physical, fast-paced environment that blends hands-on service with sales opportunities.

Picture this: You manage and grow customer accounts along an established route in the vibrant Piscataway area. Each stop is a chance to build lasting relationships, solve problems on the spot, and upsell services that help businesses get Ready™ for the workday. With a majority of Route Service Representatives enjoying a 4-day workweek and no nights or weekends, this position offers the perfect balance of rewarding work and personal time. Backed by a comprehensive 10-week training program, you'll hit the ground running with the skills to succeed, earning a solid base salary plus uncapped commission potential.

Cintas, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been a Fortune 500 powerhouse for decades, serving businesses of all sizes with uniforms, mats, restroom supplies, safety products, and more. In Piscataway, New Jersey, you'll be part of a local team that's integral to the community's economic heartbeat, supporting manufacturing hubs, warehouses, and service industries that power Middlesex County.

Day in the Life

Your day as a Route Service Representative in Piscataway, New Jersey, begins early around 6 AM at the local Cintas facility. After a quick safety briefing and loading your truck with crisp uniforms, absorbent shop towels, eco-friendly cleaning chemicals, and other facility essentials, you're off on your optimized route. First stop: a bustling auto repair shop in nearby Edison. You exchange soiled uniforms for fresh ones, chat with the manager about their upcoming expansion, and spot an opportunity to upsell floor mats—sealing the deal on the spot.

Next, you navigate to a food processing plant in South Plainfield, ensuring precise inventory counts while addressing a concern about towel absorbency. Your proactive solution strengthens their trust in Cintas. Mid-morning, you're at a distribution center in Piscataway proper, negotiating a renewal while cross-selling first aid kits. Lunch is a quick break at a local spot, fueling up for afternoon calls.

By 3 PM, you're wrapping up with a hospitality client, loading dirty linens and pitching restroom supplies. Back at base by 4 PM, you log deliveries, review sales metrics, and plan tomorrow's upsells. Home by evening, with three days off ahead—time for family, hobbies, or recharging. This rhythm repeats, building your skills, commissions, and career trajectory in a role that's as dynamic as the businesses you serve.

Why Piscataway, New Jersey

Piscataway, New Jersey, is more than a zip code—it's a gateway to opportunity in one of the nation's most dynamic regions. Nestled in Middlesex County, this township of about 56,000 residents boasts a prime location just 30 miles from New York City and 50 miles from Philadelphia, offering the best of suburban life with urban access. Home to major corporations like Telcordia Technologies and Johnson & Johnson facilities nearby, Piscataway's economy thrives on pharmaceuticals, tech, logistics, and manufacturing—industries that depend on Cintas services.

Enjoy tree-lined neighborhoods, top-rated schools in Piscataway Township Schools, and recreational gems like Washington Park and the scenic Raritan River. Commuting is a breeze via I-287, Route 22, and NJ Transit rail links to Newark and NYC. The area's diversity—over 40% Asian, 20% Hispanic, with strong South Asian communities—fuels vibrant food scenes from authentic Indian eateries on Knightsbridge Road to fresh seafood at local markets.

Cost of living is reasonable compared to NYC, with median home prices around $450,000 and rentals from $1,800/month. Proximity to Rutgers University in nearby New Brunswick adds cultural events, sports, and innovation hubs. For Route Service Representatives, Piscataway means short routes through familiar industrial parks, building deep local ties while enjoying New Jersey's four seasons—from fall foliage to summer festivals at Community Park.

Career Growth

At Cintas, your Route Service Representative role is a launchpad, not a landing spot. Our aggressive growth plans mean 70% of management positions are filled internally. Start in Piscataway, master your route, and advance to Route Supervisor, overseeing teams and routes. Excel further into District Manager, managing multi-site operations across New Jersey.

Ongoing training, mentoring, and world-class business skills development propel you forward. Many alumni lead divisions or launch entrepreneurial ventures with Cintas backing. Performance bonuses reward milestones, while the ESOP builds long-term wealth. In Piscataway's expanding market, your local expertise positions you for rapid ascent in a company that's doubled in size over two decades.

Compensation & Benefits

Earn $45,000–$90,000 annually through base salary plus commissions, with top performers exceeding targets via monthly/quarterly bonuses. Cintas' benefits shine: medical/dental/vision with one zero-cost plan, 401(k) match, profit sharing, ESOP, fully paid life/disability insurance, PTO, holidays, and career training—all below national averages for premiums.

Culture

Cintas fosters a family-like culture of Ready™ mindset—prepared, professional, positive. In Piscataway, teams celebrate wins with BBQs, share growth stories, and support work-life balance via the 4-day week. Diversity, equity, and inclusion drive us, with equal opportunity for all. It's a place where ambition meets opportunity, and every partner feels valued.

How to Apply

Ready to drive your career forward in Piscataway, New Jersey? Visit Cintas' careers site, search requisition 219650, submit your resume highlighting driving experience and customer service. DOT prep required—get certified and join the Ready™ team today!

FAQ

Q: What's the workweek like? Majority 4 days, no nights/weekends.
Q: Training provided? Yes, 10-week comprehensive program.
Q: Physical demands? Lifting 50+ lbs, indoor/outdoor.
Q: Commission structure? Uncapped after route assignment.
Q: DOT requirements? License, 21+, medical cert, employment docs.