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Route Service Technician Location: Key Largo, FL 33037 (Upper Florida Keys) Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour Employment Type: Full-time, In-person Come join Island Restrooms, South Florida's premier ...

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Ramrod Key, FL · On-site

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Route Service Technician Location: Ramrod Key, FL 33042 (Lower Florida Keys) Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour Employment Type: Full-time, In-person Come join Island Restrooms, South Florida's premier ...

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Greenwood, IN · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for route service technician in the United States is $20.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a route service technician?

Route Service Technicians are professionals responsible for servicing, maintaining, and delivering products or services along a specific route. Their duties often include inspecting and repairing equipment, restocking supplies, and ensuring customer satisfaction at each stop. They may work in industries such as vending, pest control, linen supply, or water delivery. Route Service Technicians play a key role in building customer relationships and ensuring smooth, reliable service operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a route service technician?

To thrive as a Route Service Technician, you need strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and a valid driver’s license, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with handheld route management devices, GPS navigation, and basic repair tools is typically required. Excellent customer service, time management, and problem-solving abilities help you stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for efficiently servicing client locations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring customer satisfaction along scheduled routes.

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Route Service Technicians often face challenges such as unpredictable traffic conditions, last-minute schedule changes, and the need to troubleshoot equipment issues on-site. Staying organized and adaptable is essential, as each route can differ in customer needs and logistical complexities. Strong communication skills help technicians coordinate with team members and clients, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction. Additionally, maintaining detailed records and adhering to safety protocols are crucial parts of the daily responsibilities.

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Route Service Technician

Seattle Join Our Team Culture - Alpine Specialty Cleaning

Everett, WA • On-site

$28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Route Service Technician

Alpine Specialty Services | Mountlake Terrace, WA

Pay: $22.00 per hour base plus commissions and performance bonuses, with earning potential up to $28.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM Start
No Experience Required | Paid Training | Local Routes

Learn a Trade While Earning Up to $28 per Hour

Alpine Specialty Services is hiring a Route Service Technician to join our Mountlake Terrace team. This is a unique hands-on position combining local route driving, customer service, and professional area rug cleaning.

No rug cleaning experience is required. We provide paid training and teach you everything you need to know.

You will pick up rugs from customers throughout the Puget Sound area, professionally clean them at our Mountlake Terrace facility, and deliver the finished rugs back to their owners. If you like staying active, working independently, and having variety in your day, this could be a great fit.

Why Join Alpine?

  • $22.00 per hour starting base pay

  • Commissions and performance bonuses

  • Total earning potential up to $28.00 per hour

  • Full-time, year-round employment

  • Monday-Friday schedule

  • Local routes with no overnight travel

  • Paid training from day one

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid vacation and holidays

  • Retirement plan with company match

  • Free on-site fitness room

  • Employee discounts

  • Career growth opportunities

What You'll Do

  • Drive a company van on local routes to customers' homes

  • Pick up and deliver area rugs throughout the Puget Sound area

  • Wash, rinse, dry, groom, inspect, and wrap rugs

  • Learn proper cleaning techniques for different rug materials and construction

  • Tag and track rugs throughout the cleaning process

  • Assist walk-in customers with drop-offs, pickups, and payments

  • Receive, organize, and stock supplies

  • Maintain a clean and organized work area

  • Update jobs and customer information using a tablet

  • Provide friendly, professional customer service

What We're Looking For

  • Valid Washington driver's license with an insurable driving record

  • Comfortable driving a company van on local routes

  • Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and move rolled rugs

  • Dependable and punctual

  • Organized with strong attention to detail

  • Comfortable interacting with customers

  • Willingness to learn a hands-on trade

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

No previous rug cleaning experience is necessary.

Experience in delivery driving, route service, warehouse operations, cleaning, restoration, moving, field service, or other hands-on work is helpful but not required.

About Alpine Specialty Services

Alpine Specialty Services is a family-owned company that has served the greater Seattle and Puget Sound area since 1969. We provide professional specialty cleaning services and are proud to offer our employees stable, year-round work in a supportive team environment.

If you want a job that combines driving, hands-on work, customer interaction, and learning a specialized skill, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join Alpine Specialty Services as a Route Service Technician.

Alpine Specialty Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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