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 at Cintas, you're not just delivering products—you're the vital link between Cintas and the hardworking teams at restaurants, factories, and offices across the area. This role in the Rental Division offers a dynamic blend of customer service, sales, and hands-on logistics, all wrapped in a rewarding 4-day workweek that leaves you with three days to recharge or pursue passions outside work.

Cintas, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been helping over one million businesses get Ready™ for the workday since its founding. In Bedford Park, Illinois, you'll service an established route, building lasting relationships while growing your earnings through commissions. Picture yourself chatting with a restaurant manager about their uniform needs, spotting an opportunity to upsell floor mats, and sealing the deal that boosts both their operations and your paycheck. It's physical work—loading, delivering, picking up—but it's fast-paced and fulfilling, with comprehensive training to set you up for success from day one.

Requisition Number: 218070. This full-time, first-shift position is perfect for driven individuals who thrive in a mix of indoor and outdoor environments. With no nights or weekends for most routes, you'll enjoy stability and work-life balance rare in service roles.

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 brief huddle. Safety checks come first: inspecting the truck, confirming inventory of uniforms, towels, chemicals, and other facility products. By 8 AM, you're on the road, navigating familiar streets toward your first stop—a bustling auto repair shop.

Pulling up, you greet familiar faces, unload clean uniforms, and collect soiled ones. While there, you notice their shop towels could use an upgrade. A quick pitch: 'These heavier-duty towels will save you time on cleaning—want to try a bundle?' They agree, and you've just upsold successfully. Next, a manufacturing plant where you resolve a sizing issue proactively, earning a thank-you and a referral lead.

Lunch is grabbed on the go—a sandwich in the truck between stops. Afternoon brings negotiations at a warehouse: renewing their service agreement with better terms, controlling inventory to avoid shortages. By 4 PM, you're wrapping up your last delivery, logging everything digitally, and heading back to base. Total day: 8-10 hours, four days a week. Evenings and weekends? Yours. End-of-month, you celebrate bonuses from exceeding sales targets.

This rhythm builds skills in sales, service, and logistics, all while representing Cintas' commitment to cleanliness and safety.

Why Bedford Park, Illinois

Bedford Park, Illinois, sits strategically near Chicago O'Hare International Airport and major interstates, making it a logistics hub in the United States. This village of about 6,000 residents thrives on proximity to industry giants—warehouses, manufacturers, and service providers that demand reliable uniform and facility services. Your route will weave through this vibrant area, serving businesses that fuel the Chicago region's economy.

Living here means affordable housing compared to downtown Chicago, excellent schools in the Bedford Park District 130, and parks like the 63-acre Bedford Park Park District for weekend hikes. Commuting is a breeze with I-294 and I-55, and you're minutes from Midway Airport for easy travel. The community spirit shines at events like the annual Bedford Park Fest, blending small-town charm with big-city access. For Route Service Reps, it's ideal: short drives between stops, diverse customers, and a supportive local Cintas team.

Illinois' business-friendly climate, plus Cintas' growth, means steady demand. Whether you're a local or relocating to the United States from nearby states, Bedford Park offers a high quality of life—think diverse dining from Italian spots to BBQ joints, and proximity to Chicago's world-class attractions without the hassle.

Career Growth

Cintas invests in you like family. The 10-week training program covers everything from DOT compliance to advanced sales tactics, setting a strong foundation. From there, advancement is rapid for top performers: move to Route Supervisor, Sales Representative, or even District Manager roles. Many start as Route Service Reps and climb to leadership, leveraging world-class business skills training.

Mentoring pairs you with veterans, while ongoing development includes sales workshops and leadership courses. Performance bonuses fuel motivation, and the ESOP lets you own a piece of the company. In Bedford Park, Illinois, our aggressive growth plans mean internal promotions abound—last year, several locals advanced within 18 months. Whether you aim for management or specialized sales, Cintas provides the path.

Compensation & Benefits

Earn $45,000–$90,000 yearly through base salary plus commissions—realistic top earners hit the high end via upsells and renewals. Monthly/quarterly bonuses add more. Benefits shine: four medical plans (one free), dental, vision with low premiums; 401(k) match, profit sharing, ESOP; fully paid life/disability/AD&D; generous PTO and holidays. Skills training ensures you're always growing.

Culture

Cintas' culture is about pride, teamwork, and getting Ready™. In Bedford Park, Illinois, expect a supportive team that celebrates wins—BBQs, recognition events. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity. Uniformed and united, we prioritize safety, integrity, and fun in a high-energy environment.

How to Apply

Ready? Visit Cintas' careers site, search Requisition 218070, submit your resume highlighting driving experience and customer service. Ensure DOT docs ready. We review quickly—join us in Bedford Park, Illinois!

FAQ

Q: Is experience required? No, training provided. Driving record key.
Q: What's the schedule? Mostly 4 days, no nights/weekends.
Q: Physical demands? Lifting 50+ lbs, loading trucks.
Q: Relocation help? Case-by-case for top candidates.