Junk Removal & Route Sales Driver

1-800-GOT-JUNK?•Ashland, VA

1d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Southwind is hiring a customer-facing Field Sales & Service team member for its 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise group, serving the greater Richmond area from Ashland, Virginia. The role combines on-site sales and estimates with hands-on junk removal and commercial vehicle driving. Team members provide exceptional customer experiences, lead pricing conversations, close sales, and safely remove unwanted items from homes and businesses. Training is provided, and prior junk removal experience is not required. Daily recorded role-play scenarios support continued training, skill development, and performance improvement. The position is full-time, with four to five shifts per week: one mandatory weekend shift and three to four weekday shifts. Employees must remain available for four weekday shifts and one weekend shift each week. Shifts last 8–12 hours and may be scheduled between 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., depending on business needs. Overtime may be needed. Compensation is listed as $23–$30 per hour or more, including a $13-per-hour base, profit sharing, and tips. A valid DOT Medical Card is required to drive commercial vehicles; Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining the certification. Uniform standards apply at the office, on and off the clock: brown belt, steel-toe boots, navy blue work pants or shorts, and company-provided branded polo, hat or beanie, and sweatshirt. Southwind describes opportunities for internal advancement, including sales leadership, people development, operations, and general management. The company offers a full benefits package with medical, vision, and dental coverage and retirement options.

Requirements

Friendly, personable, and dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service.
Physically fit and enthusiastic about hands-on work.
Reliable, hardworking, and able to contribute positively to team culture.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Passion for sales and ability to exceed customer expectations.
Valid DOT Medical Card required for driving commercial vehicles; the company covers the cost of obtaining certification.
Must be available for four weekday shifts and one weekend shift each week.
Must meet uniform standards, including brown belt, steel-toe boots, and navy blue work pants or shorts.

Nice To Haves

No prior junk removal experience is required; training is provided.

Responsibilities

Create positive customer experiences through outstanding service.
Provide on-site estimates, lead pricing conversations, and close sales.
Safely remove unwanted items from homes and businesses.
Drive, navigate, and operate box trucks.
Lift, carry, load, and maneuver items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Represent the company with integrity, professionalism, and a sharp appearance.
Participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios for training, skill development, and performance improvement.