Role Overview

Imagine starting your day in the crisp Traverse City, Michigan air, behind the wheel of a well-maintained Cintas truck, ready to power through a rewarding 4-day workweek as a Route Service Representative. At Cintas, this isn't just a job—it's a launchpad for a dynamic career in sales and customer service within the thriving Rental Division. You'll manage and grow customer accounts across Traverse City and surrounding areas, delivering essential uniforms, shop towels, chemical cleaning products, and facility services that keep local businesses spotless and professional.

This physical, fast-paced role blends indoor and outdoor work, where every stop builds relationships and boosts your earnings through commissions. With a comprehensive 10-week training program kicking off at $23.58 per hour, you'll gain the skills to hit the ground running. Once assigned your route, transition to a solid base salary plus uncapped commission potential, monthly bonuses, and a schedule that leaves you three days off to enjoy Michigan's Great Lakes beauty. Cintas partners with over one million businesses nationwide, and in Traverse City, you'll be the trusted face keeping hotels, restaurants, manufacturers, and shops Ready™ for the workday.

Day in the Life

Your alarm buzzes early—6 AM in Traverse City, Michigan—but the promise of a 4-day workweek fuels your energy. After a quick breakfast overlooking Lake Michigan, you arrive at the Cintas location in Traverse City, United States. Greet your team, conduct a vehicle safety check on your DOT-regulated truck (over 10,000 lbs GVWR), and load up with fresh uniforms, mats, and supplies. By 7 AM, you're rolling out on your established route, starting with a bustling hotel near downtown Traverse City.

First stop: Deliver crisp uniforms to the front desk manager, who's become a friendly face over months. Chat about their busy tourist season, spot an opportunity to upsell restroom supplies, and secure the add-on sale. Next, swing by a manufacturing plant on the outskirts—pick up soiled shop towels, inspect inventory, and negotiate a renewal while resolving a minor sizing issue on the spot. Lunch is grabbed on the go, perhaps a cherry festival-inspired snack nodding to Traverse City's famed National Cherry Festival.

Afternoon brings variety: Service a restaurant wiping down tables with your cleaning products, then hit a healthcare facility ensuring safety compliance. Throughout, you're logging deliveries via mobile app, controlling inventory, and driving safely per DOT rules. By 4 PM, you're back at base, unloading, reporting sales (and celebrating that bonus-eligible upsell), and planning tomorrow. Home by 5 PM, with weekends free for hiking Sleeping Bear Dunes or boating on Grand Traverse Bay. It's demanding, rewarding, and perfectly balanced.

Why Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan, perched on the shores of Lake Michigan in the United States, isn't just a dot on the map—it's a lifestyle. Known as the Cherry Capital of the World, this vibrant city of 15,000+ swells with tourists for its wineries, beaches, and festivals. Picture delivering to waterfront resorts during peak summer, or servicing ski lodges in winter at nearby Crystal Mountain. The local economy thrives on tourism, manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture, creating steady demand for Cintas services.

Quality of life here is unmatched: Stroll the TART Trails for biking, savor farm-to-table dining on Front Street, or unwind at Clinch Park Beach. With a cost of living below national averages, your Cintas earnings stretch further—affording a cozy home near Long Lake, fresh produce from roadside stands, or tickets to the Traverse City Film Festival. No brutal commutes; everything's accessible. For families, top-rated schools and safe neighborhoods shine. Cintas' Traverse City location taps into this growth, offering stable routes amid a booming region forecasted for continued expansion through 2030.

Career Growth

Cintas doesn't just hand you a route—it hands you a future. Start as a Route Service Representative in Traverse City, Michigan, and climb through proven paths: Advance to Route Supervisor overseeing teams, then Area Sales Manager directing multi-city operations. Top performers land District Manager roles with six-figure potential, or pivot to corporate sales, operations, or even executive tracks. Our aggressive growth means 20%+ internal promotions yearly.

Ongoing training—10 weeks initial, plus sales workshops, leadership academies, and e-learning—builds world-class skills. Mentors pair with you from day one, sharing strategies that turned their routes into empires. Real story: Mike started in Traverse City five years ago; today, he's a Regional Director after tripling his accounts. With Cintas' Fortune 500 backing (Nasdaq: CTAS), your ambition meets opportunity in a company investing $100M+ annually in employee development.

Compensation & Benefits

Earn competitively from day one: $23.58/hour during training, then base salary + commissions averaging $50K-$80K+ yearly for top performers in Traverse City. Bonuses reward growth—monthly for sales hits, quarterly for route excellence. Benefits outshine: Four medical plans (one free), dental/vision below national averages. 401(k) match, profit sharing, ESOP make you an owner. Fully paid life/disability/AD&D insurance, generous PTO/holidays, and perks like product discounts seal the deal. It's pay that rewards hustle in Michigan's economy.

Culture

Cintas culture in Traverse City, Michigan, is built on partnership—you're not an employee, you're an owner via ESOP. Team huddles foster camaraderie; celebrate wins with barbecues overlooking the bay. Inclusive, merit-based: Promotions from within, no glass ceilings. Safety first—zero-harm mindset with top-tier training. Community roots run deep: Cintas supports Traverse City Area Public Schools, Cherry Festival, and local charities. Work hard, play hard—4-day weeks mean time for family, fishing, or festivals. Positive, ambitious vibes propel you forward.

How to Apply

Ready to drive your career in Traverse City? Visit Cintas' careers site, search Requisition 215293, and submit your application. Need DOT cert? We'll guide you. Interviews are conversational—share your customer service stories. Background/drug checks standard. Join hundreds thriving here—apply now and get Ready™ for more.

FAQ

What is the schedule like? Mostly 4-day workweeks, no nights/weekends, early starts/early ends.

Do I need experience? No—training provided; customer service mindset key.

Physical demands? Lifting 50+ lbs, loading trucks, outdoor elements.

DOT requirements? Yes—21+, license, medical cert pre-hire.