Role Overview

Imagine starting your day in Lima, Ohio, stepping into a Cintas truck loaded with fresh uniforms, shop towels, and cleaning supplies, ready to power the local businesses that keep this vibrant community humming. As a Route Service Representative at Cintas in Lima, Ohio, you'll be the frontline hero for over a million businesses nationwide, ensuring they look sharp, stay clean, and operate safely every day. This isn't just a job—it's a dynamic career where you manage and grow customer accounts in our Rental Division, driving an established route while delivering top-tier facility services.

Picture yourself as the trusted face of Cintas, forging relationships with key decision-makers at factories, restaurants, and offices across Allen County. You'll deliver crisp uniforms, pick up soiled ones, restock chemical cleaners, and introduce innovative products that solve real problems. It's a physical, fast-paced role blending indoor customer interactions with outdoor route driving, all while enjoying a coveted 4-day workweek. With a comprehensive 10-week training program kicking off at $24.00 per hour, you'll hit the ground running, building skills that lead to a solid base salary plus uncapped commission potential. Monthly and quarterly bonuses sweeten the deal, rewarding your hustle in growing accounts through smart upselling and renewals.

In Lima, Ohio, where manufacturing thrives and community ties run deep, Cintas Route Service Representatives are essential. You'll comply with Department of Transportation regulations, safely handling vehicles over 10,000 pounds, while embodying our commitment to safety and excellence. This position demands grit, a positive attitude, and a service spirit—qualities that propel you toward rapid advancement in a Fortune 500 powerhouse headquartered right here in the Midwest, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Day in the Life

Your alarm buzzes early in Lima, Ohio—say 6:00 AM on a Monday. After a quick breakfast, you're at the Cintas facility by 7:00 AM, joining your team for a huddle. Safety checks come first: inspecting your truck, loading fresh uniforms sorted by customer, stacking towels and mats, and securing cleaning products. By 8:00 AM, you're rolling out, navigating familiar streets past Lima's historic downtown and toward industrial parks.

First stop: a bustling automotive plant on Elida Road. You greet the facility manager by name, unload clean uniforms, collect dirties in exchange bags, and inspect inventory. Spotting an opportunity, you pitch our new restroom supply line—they bite, boosting your commission. Next, a local restaurant on Main Street needs towel restocks; you solve a nagging spill issue with our absorbent mats, earning rave reviews.

Mid-morning, you're upselling at a healthcare office, negotiating a renewal that locks in premium services. Lunch is grabbed on the go—a sandwich in the truck while reviewing route metrics on your tablet. Afternoon brings warehouse visits in nearby Shawnee Township, where physical work shines: loading 50-pound bins safely, always DOT-compliant.

By 4:00 PM, routes wrap, and you're back at base unloading, logging data, and prepping for tomorrow. Team debriefs share wins, and you're out by 5:00 PM—home for a 4-day week miracle, with weekends free for Lima's Bean Coffee House or Faurot Park hikes. Evenings? Family time or hitting a Reds game in Dayton. It's rewarding, autonomous, and perfectly balanced.

Why Lima, Ohio

Lima, Ohio, isn't just a dot on the map—it's a powerhouse in Allen County, United States, with a rich industrial heritage fueling careers like yours at Cintas. Home to giants like Manitowoc Tooling and Yoder Machine, this city of 35,000 pulses with manufacturing energy, making it ideal for route service pros serving factories that demand reliable uniforms and supplies. Affordable living—median homes under $150,000—means your Cintas earnings stretch far, whether buying a house in South Lima or enjoying low-cost eats at local diners.

Culture thrives here: catch summer concerts at the Lima Symphony Orchestra, cheer the Lima Locos baseball team, or explore the Allen County Museum's historic exhibits. Family-friendly with top-rated schools like Lima Senior High, it's perfect for building roots. Proximity to Toledo (1 hour north) and Columbus (2 hours south) offers big-city escapes without the chaos. Low crime, friendly folks, and a cost of living 20% below the national average make Lima a hidden gem for ambitious professionals seeking stability and growth.

For Cintas team members, Lima's central location optimizes routes, minimizing drive times and maximizing customer impact. Join a community where hard work is celebrated, much like the Route Service Representative role—driving success one stop at a time.

Career Growth

Cintas doesn't just hire—we build leaders. Starting as a Route Service Representative in Lima, Ohio, your 10-week training lays the foundation: sales techniques, product knowledge, DOT mastery. Excel, and you're assigned a route with base pay plus commissions, often surpassing $60,000 year one.

Aggressive growth means paths abound: promote to Route Supervisor overseeing teams, then Area Sales Manager crafting strategies. High performers leap to District Manager or beyond, into corporate roles in Cincinnati, Ohio. Our mentoring pairs you with veterans, while ongoing training—sales workshops, leadership seminars—hones world-class skills. ESOP ownership stakes you in success; many started on routes and now run multimillion-dollar operations.

In Lima, Ohio, local promotions keep you rooted, but opportunities span the U.S. Track record? Over 90% internal promotions. This is your launchpad to executive potential in a $9B+ revenue giant.

Compensation & Benefits

Earn competitively: training at $24/hour, then base salary $45,000-$65,000+ commissions (top earners hit $85,000+). Bonuses reward growth—4-day weeks, no nights/weekends for most. Benefits shine: four medical plans (one free), dental/vision below averages. 401(k) match, profit sharing, ESOP build wealth. Company-paid life/disability/AD&D, generous PTO/holidays. Total package? Life-changing.

Culture

Cintas culture in Lima, Ohio, is family-fierce: teamwork triumphs, fun fuels success. Weekly huddles celebrate wins; potlucks and picnics build bonds. Diversity thrives—we're an Equal Opportunity Employer. Get Ready™ mindset drives us: clean, safe, sharp. Your positive attitude fits right in.

How to Apply

Ready? Visit Cintas.com/careers, search Requisition 218297 for Lima, Ohio. Submit resume highlighting driving experience/customer service. DOT docs ready? Interviews follow—quick, virtual then in-person. Join us!

FAQ

Q: What's the workweek like? Mostly 4 days, no nights/weekends.
Q: Training details? 10 weeks at $24/hour.
Q: DOT requirements? License, 21+, medical cert.
Q: Physical demands? Lifting 50+ lbs, outdoor work.
Q: Growth potential? Rapid promotions internally.