Truck Team Member

1-800-Got-Junk?•Albany, NY

10d

About The Position

As a Truck Team Member on Southwind’s Field Sales & Service Team, you will provide professional, friendly junk-removal service to customers in their homes and businesses. The role combines customer service, on-site sales, and hands-on removal work. You will create positive customer experiences, discuss pricing, provide clear estimates, and safely remove unwanted items. Driving, navigating, and operating box trucks is part of the job; training is provided, and no prior junk-removal experience is required. Daily recorded role-play scenarios support ongoing training, skill development, and performance improvement. The position offers full-time or part-time schedules of 2–5 shifts per week, including one mandatory weekend shift and 1–4 weekday shifts. Shifts are 8–10 hours and may occur between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM depending on business needs. Compensation is listed as $20.00 per hour to $28.00+ total compensation, including a $16 base hourly rate, tips, profit share, performance incentives, and overtime. Team members must maintain specified uniform standards while at the office, whether on or off the clock. A valid DOT Medical Card is required to drive commercial vehicles; Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining DOT Medical Certification. The company describes advancement pathways into sales leadership, people development, operations, and general management, and says it promotes from within whenever possible.

Requirements

Passion for sales and ability to exceed customer expectations.
Friendly, personable approach and dedication to outstanding service.
Physical fitness and enthusiasm for hands-on tasks.
Reliability, a strong work ethic, and a positive contribution to team culture.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Valid DOT Medical Card for driving commercial vehicles; the company covers the cost of obtaining DOT Medical Certification.
Ability to lift, carry, load, and maneuver items up to 75 pounds.
Wear the required uniform: brown belt, brown steel-toe boots, company-provided branded polo, company-provided branded ball cap or beanie, company-provided sweatshirt, 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 customer service.
Lead pricing conversations, close on-site sales, and deliver 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, professionalism, and a sharp appearance.
Participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios for training, skill development, and performance improvement.
Maintain the required uniform standards while at the office, on or off the clock.