How to hire a service vending driver

How to hire a service vending driver, step by step

Here's a step-by-step service vending driver hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a service vending driver job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new service vending driver
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a service vending driver, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A service vending driver's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, service vending drivers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of service vending drivers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Service Vending Driver	Description	Hourly rate
   Service Vending Driver	Delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers pick up, transport, and drop off packages and small shipments within a local region or urban area. They drive trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW)—the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—of 26,000 pounds or less... Show more	$15-33
   Route Sales Person	A route salesperson specializes in securing sales targets while traveling to different areas to meet with clients. They are primarily responsible for devising strategies on selling products and services, making calls and answering correspondence, arranging meetings, conducting follow-up calls, and building rapport with customers to strengthen client base... Show more	$18-28
   Delivery Sales Worker	A Delivery Sales Worker is responsible for delivering goods and services from the warehouse and distribution centers to various locations. They respond to the customers' inquiries and concerns, resolve complaints, and recommend products as needed to help the business grow more revenues and profits... Show more	$14-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CDL
   • DOT
   • Hand Trucks
   • Truck Inventory
   • Customer Service
   • Customer Orders
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Grocery Store
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Log Book
   • Ice Cream

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage 100 stores as a DSD vendor, entailing presales, delivery and basic account management.
   • Use effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with customers during pickup and/or delivery of packages.
   • Deliver and sell Pepsi products to corporate businesses and retail establishments.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the service vending driver job description is a good way to get more applicants. A service vending driver salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a service vending driver in Arizona may be lower than in Oregon, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level service vending driver. Additionally, a service vending driver with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average service vending driver salary

   $48,338yearly

   $23.24 hourly rate

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   Entry-level service vending driver salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average service vending driver salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Iowa	$60,447	$29
   2	California	$58,611	$28
   3	North Dakota	$57,403	$28
   4	Vermont	$55,312	$27
   5	Utah	$54,560	$26
   6	New Mexico	$53,875	$26
   7	South Dakota	$51,086	$25
   8	Arkansas	$50,694	$24
   9	Illinois	$50,627	$24
   10	Virginia	$49,557	$24
   11	Texas	$48,970	$24
   12	Oklahoma	$48,022	$23
   13	Indiana	$47,865	$23
   14	Nevada	$47,283	$23
   15	Colorado	$46,471	$22
   16	Pennsylvania	$45,682	$22
   17	Georgia	$43,980	$21
   18	Florida	$42,853	$21
   19	Arizona	$39,563	$19
   20	South Carolina	$38,719	$19

   Average service vending driver salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Peoria Unified School District	$54,863	$26.38
   2	Crown Cars	$53,830	$25.88
   3	Crown Automotive	$51,193	$24.61	1
   4	Ryder System	$50,176	$24.12	22
   5	PepsiCo	$49,559	$23.83
   6	Pepsi Logistics	$49,256	$23.68
   7	RelaDyne	$49,120	$23.62	7
   8	Blood Heroes	$48,984	$23.55
   9	Texas Disposal Systems	$48,775	$23.45
   10	ABM Industries	$48,706	$23.42	42
   11	Sodexo Management, Inc.	$48,524	$23.33	60
   12	TEC Equipment	$47,505	$22.84	1
   13	Milton Hershey School	$46,550	$22.38
   14	Thoroughbred Ford	$46,345	$22.28	2
   15	Florida Power and Light	$46,325	$22.27
   16	AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah	$45,614	$21.93
   17	Bucknell University	$43,603	$20.96
   18	The Coca-Cola Company	$41,669	$20.03
   19	ArjoHuntleigh	$41,346	$19.88
   20	Auto Club Speedway	$39,861	$19.16

4. Writing a service vending driver job description

   A good service vending driver job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a service vending driver job description:

   Service vending driver job description example

   Campus Services Driver- Per Diem
   
   RiverWoods is currently seeking a Per Diem Driver to work on an as needed basis. At RiverWoods you will be offering daily living assistance in an active retirement community providing the highest quality services, environment, and care.
   
   We are looking for team members who will bring their best selves and specialty skills to our organization. Along with a "can do" attitude, we anticipate you being able to pivot and fill whatever role is needed to create a safe and caring environment for our residents and fellow teammates. In return, you will experience first-hand our commitment to your safety, creating meaningful work, and surpassing your job expectations while maintaining community and peace of mind.
   
   Benefits:
   Competitive Pay! $16.50/hr or more DOE 403(b) Retirement plan Wellness Programs On-site fitness opportunities Employee meal program Education assistance Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will bring maturity, a strong sense of compassion and a commitment to team work. Our Campus Services Team is responsible for the safe and timely transport of residents, guests to appointments in the local area. Other functions of this position include maintaining vehicular logs and ensuring the interior and exterior of the vehicles are kept clean and presentable at all times. The ideal candidate must be able to lift at least 30 pounds consistently, push 100 pounds of force occasionally and provide quality customer service with a positive attitude and commitment to teamwork while meeting the needs of residents, staff and visitors. CDL license not required. Prior experience working with the elderly population is a plus. Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED A good driving record and previous driving experience preferred Flexible Schedule
   A resume is not required to apply. For assistance with your application call or email directly.
   
   RiverWoods is committed to providing the highest level of service and care to our residents and team members. As such, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
   
   RiverWoods Group: Northern New England's Largest Family of CCRCs
   
   Three Communities, One Philosophy: Providing Community and Peace of Mind
   
   Since 1994, every day we honor our founding premise: we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here, who serves on our board, who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people, every day. We believe that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life.
   
   Each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our mission: to create community and provide peace of mind to our residents. At RiverWoods, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career.
   
   If you're looking for work that has meaning, purpose, and a future - then RiverWoods is for you.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right service vending driver for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your service vending driver job on Zippia to find and recruit service vending driver candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit service vending drivers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new service vending driver

   Once you've decided on a perfect service vending driver candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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