Part-time Junk Route Sales Driver

1-800-GOT-JUNK?
Syracuse, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in customer-facing roles and a background in sales or service.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in customer service and a drive for sales success
    — “We're hiring ambitious, outgoing and active individuals who are committed to providing exceptional customer experiences.”
  • People who enjoy dynamic, hands-on work in a franchise environment
    — “Experience a fun, fast-paced workday filled with diverse tasks and challenges.”
  • Individuals who value career growth and are open to internal promotions
    — “We promote from within whenever possible!”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a valid DOT Medical Certification for commercial driving
    — “A valid DOT Medical Card is required for driving commercial vehicles.”
  • Shifts are not fixed and require flexibility across a wide time window
    — “Shifts run 8–10 hours and may fall anywhere between 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, depending on business needs.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to exceed customer expectations in your resume and interviews
    — “A passion for sales and a knack for exceeding customer expectations.”
  • Emphasize your reliability and work ethic to align with team culture expectations
    — “Reliable and hardworking, positively contributing to our team culture.”
  • Showcase your communication and problem-solving skills with specific examples
    — “Excellent problem-solving skills and organizational abilities.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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

What success looks like

  • exceeding customer expectations
  • closing on-site sales
Typical background
sales-driven and people-focused

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesCustomer ServiceJunk RemovalDrivingLiftingCommunication Skills

Preferred

Junk Removal ExperienceSales Leadership

Stack & domain

SalesCustomer ServiceJunk RemovalDrivingLiftingLoadingNavigationOperating Box TrucksCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkLeadershipDependability

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.

About Us: At 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, we're a fast-paced and fun operation that helps people in our community get rid of unwanted items responsibly. We do it like no one else with our professional, on-time service and friendly uniformed team.

We're hiring ambitious, outgoing and active individuals who are committed to providing exceptional customer experiences. 

Pay Range: $20.00/hr - $28.00/hr+ (Total Compensation)

16 Base hourly rate

Tips

Profit share & performance incentives

Schedule: Full-time: 1–3 shifts per week

1 mandatory weekend shift

1–2 weekday shifts

Shifts run 8–10 hours and may fall anywhere between 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, depending on business

needs

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 Field Sales & Service Representative, 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

No prior junk removal experience required — Participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios to

support ongoing training, skill development, and performance improvement - we train you.

Uniform Standards: Maintained anytime you’re at the office — on or off the clock:

Brown Belt

Brown Steel-Toe Boots

Branded Polo (Provided)

Branded Ball Cap or Beanie (Provided)

Sweatshirt (Provided)

Navy BLUE work pants or shorts

Company-Wide Standards (Required for All Roles):

DOT Medical Certification

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

Southwind covers the full cost of obtaining your DOT Medical Certification.

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

Certified Sales Leader

Senior Sales Leader

People Development (To Director of People Developement)

Operator (To Director of Operations)

General Manager

We promote from within whenever possible!

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").

This job description outlines the key responsibilities, qualifications, and skills required for the Customer

Experience Leader position at Southwind, the owners of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. The specific responsibilities and

qualifications may vary based on the company's needs and industry requirements.

Southwind and its group of companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran-friendly

employer.

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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