Junk Removal and Customer Service

1-800-GOT-JUNK?
Westlake Village, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level to mid-level professionals in the service and sales domain who thrive in hands-on, physically demanding roles with a focus on customer interaction and team collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates who enjoy active, hands-on work and have a natural affinity for sales and customer engagement
    — “Are you looking for an active, hands-on job where no two days are the same?”
  • Individuals seeking a career with clear advancement opportunities and a strong emphasis on teamwork
    — “We promote from within whenever possible!”
  • People who are physically capable of lifting and maneuvering heavy items and are comfortable with commercial vehicle driving
    — “Lift, carry, load, and maneuver items up to 75+ lbs”

Things to consider

  • Mandatory weekend shifts may require flexibility and availability outside standard work hours
    — “1 mandatory weekend shift”
  • The role requires a valid DOT Medical Certification, which is a specific regulatory requirement
    — “A valid DOT Medical Card is required for driving commercial vehicles.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to create positive customer experiences and close sales on-site
    — “Create WOW moments through outstanding customer service”
  • Emphasize your reliability and ability to maintain a consistent work schedule
    — “Dependable: Reliable and hardworking, positively contributing to our team culture.”
  • Demonstrate your communication and organizational skills with concrete examples from previous roles
    — “Strong Communicator: Excellent problem-solving skills and organizational abilities.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful customer interactions
  • efficient junk removal
  • positive customer feedback
Typical background
customer servicesalesjunk removal

Skills & requirements

Required

Junk RemovalCustomer ServiceSalesTeam LeadershipProblem-solving

Preferred

Project ManagementTeam Leadership

About the role

Original posting from 1-800-GOT-JUNK? via Greenhouse

Ready to build a high-energy career where every day is different? Join our Field Sales & Service Team and help us deliver exceptional customer moments and powerful service experiences. We're Southwind— the highest-performing 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise group — built on integrity, accountability, and investing in people.

Junk Removal and Customer Service

1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Location: Westlake Village, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $27-$31/hr (Profit Share + Tips + 18.50/hr)

Are you looking for an active, hands-on job where no two days are the same? Do you want to get paid to be active and talk to people? How about a job with room to advance and build new skills? Join our 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Ventura County team as a Customer Experience Lead where you’ll have fun while making a difference in the lives of our customers every day!

We are the world's largest junk removal company! Southwind, owners of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is committed to excellence in customer service and employee satisfaction and we're expanding across 50+ US locations. We're hiring ambitious, outgoing, and dynamic individuals who are committed to providing exceptional customer experiences.

What We’re Looking For:

Sales-Driven: A passion for sales and a knack for exceeding customer expectations.

People Focused: Friendly and personable, dedicated to delivering outstanding service.

Energetic: Physically fit and enthusiastic about engaging in hands-on tasks.

Dependable: Reliable and hardworking, positively contributing to our team culture.

Strong Communicator: Excellent problem-solving skills and organizational abilities.

Role Overview: As a Customer Experience Lead, you’ll bring energy, professionalism, and salesmanship to every job. 

Create WOW moments through outstanding customer service

Lead pricing conversations, close on-site sales, and deliver clear estimates

Remove junk safely from homes and businesses

Drive, navigate, and operate box trucks (training provided)

Lift, carry, load, and maneuver items up to 75+ lbs

Represent our brand with integrity, professionalism, and a sharp appearance

Professional Growth: Our team members grow fast. Advancement pathways include:

Certified Sales Lead

People Development Lead

Operations Lead

Senior Sales

Director of People Development

Director of Operations

General Manager

We promote from within whenever possible!

Pay Range: Average $29/hr Total Compensation

Base hourly rate

Tips

Uncapped profit share & performance incentives

Overtime

Schedule: Full-time: 4–5 shifts per week

1 mandatory weekend shift

3–4 weekday shifts

Shifts run 8–10 hours and typically begin at 7am or 12pm depending on business needs

Must maintain availability for 4 weekdays + 1 weekend day every week

Company-Wide Standards (Required for All Roles):

DOT Medical Certification

A valid DOT Medical Card is required for driving commercial vehicles.

We’ll set it up and cover the full cost of obtaining your DOT Medical Certification.

Why Us? Southwind encourages team members to lead with innovation and purpose. We're a company built on integrity, teamwork, and ongoing development.

Experience a fun, fast-paced workday filled with diverse tasks and challenges.

Career advancement pathways.

Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses

Award-winning workplace ("Best Places to Work" and "Fast 50 Company").

Full benefits package with Medical, Vision, Dental coverage and retirement options.

Our Mission Statement: Anything is possible. Invest in people. Change the world.

Southwind encourages team members to lead with innovation and purpose. We're a company built on integrity, teamwork, and ongoing development. Join us and help redefine home services. Apply Now!

Source: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? careers (Greenhouse)

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