Junk Route Service Driver

1-800-GOT-JUNK? • Albany, NY

7h • $20 - $28

About The Position

Southwind is hiring an active, outgoing Junk Route Service Driver for its Field Sales & Service Team. The role focuses on delivering professional, friendly customer service while removing unwanted items from homes and businesses. Team members lead pricing conversations, provide estimates, close on-site sales, and safely remove junk. They also drive, navigate, and operate box trucks; training is provided. Daily recorded role-play scenarios support ongoing training, skill development, and performance improvement. No prior junk removal experience is required. A DOT Medical Certification is required for driving commercial vehicles, and Southwind covers its full cost. Uniform standards include a brown belt, brown steel-toe boots, navy blue work pants or shorts, and company-provided branded polo, ball cap or beanie, and sweatshirt. The stated compensation range is $20–$28+ per hour in total compensation, including a $16 base hourly rate, tips, profit share and performance incentives, and overtime. The schedule offers 2–5 shifts per week, including one mandatory weekend shift and 1–4 weekday shifts. Shifts last 8–10 hours and may fall between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM, depending on business needs. Advancement pathways include Certified Sales Leader, Senior Sales Leader, People Development, Operator, and General Manager; the company says it promotes from within whenever possible.

Requirements

• A valid DOT Medical Card is required to drive commercial vehicles; Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining the DOT Medical Certification.
• Ability to lift, carry, load, and maneuver items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Sales orientation and a passion for exceeding customer expectations.
• Friendly, personable approach and commitment to outstanding service.
• Physical fitness and enthusiasm for hands-on work.
• Reliability, hard work, and a positive contribution to team culture.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Follow uniform standards: brown belt, brown steel-toe boots, navy blue work pants or shorts, and provided branded polo, ball cap or beanie, and sweatshirt.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Create memorable customer experiences through outstanding service.
• Lead pricing conversations, provide clear estimates, and close on-site sales.
• Remove junk safely from homes and businesses.
• Drive, navigate, and operate box trucks.
• Lift, carry, load, and maneuver items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Represent the brand with integrity, professionalism, and a sharp appearance.
• Participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios for training, skill development, and performance improvement.
• Meet the uniform standards while at the office.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Retirement options.
• Tips, profit share, performance incentives, and overtime are included in the stated total compensation structure.
• Career advancement pathways and promotion from within when possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed