Junk Route Service Driver
About The Position
Join Southwind’s Field Sales & Service Team, serving customers through 1-800-GOT-JUNK? The role combines customer service, on-site sales, and hands-on junk removal for homes and businesses. Team members are expected to represent the brand professionally, create positive customer experiences, provide clear estimates, and safely remove unwanted items. Training is provided, including daily recorded role-play scenarios to support skill development and performance improvement. The position offers flexible part-time and full-time scheduling, with 2–5 shifts per week. Shifts last 8–12 hours and may fall between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM, depending on business needs. A minimum of one weekday and one weekend day of availability is required each week, including one mandatory weekend shift. The stated total compensation range is $20.00–$28.00+ per hour, including a $17 base hourly rate, tips, profit share and performance incentives, and overtime. Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining the required DOT Medical Certification. Full-time employees receive a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental coverage and retirement options. Advancement pathways include Certified Sales Leader, Senior Sales Leader, People Development, Operator, and General Manager; the company 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.
- Availability for at least one weekday and one weekend day every week, including one mandatory weekend shift.
- Ability to lift, carry, load, and maneuver items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Brown belt and brown steel-toe boots; navy blue work pants or shorts.
- Passion for sales and exceeding customer expectations.
- Friendly, personable approach and dedication to outstanding service.
- Physical fitness and enthusiasm for hands-on tasks.
- Reliability, strong work ethic, and a positive contribution to team culture.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- No prior junk removal experience is required; training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Create positive customer experiences through outstanding service.
- Lead pricing conversations, close on-site sales, and provide clear estimates.
- Safely remove junk 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 and professionalism and maintain a sharp appearance.
- Participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios for training, skill development, and performance improvement.
Benefits
- Tips, profit share, performance incentives, and overtime.
- Full benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, vision, and dental coverage and retirement options.
- Career advancement pathways and opportunities for promotion from within.
- Branded polo, ball cap or beanie, and sweatshirt provided.
- Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining DOT Medical Certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
