Junk Removal Driver and Laborer starting at 18 an hour plus gratuity

The Junkluggers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 63,038,976; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Eco-friendly mission

Company swag

AFLAC policy for accident coverage

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Team environment

Career advancement

Job summary

The Junkluggers in Pittsburgh is seeking a Junk Removal Specialist to serve as a friendly, front-line brand ambassador who safely loads and transports items, educates customers about our eco-friendly services, and helps route items for recycling and rehoming.

You will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, upholding safety standards, leveraging field technology, and contributing to community initiatives. A strong customer-service mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; customer-facing role.
• Safety-first mindset and adherence to safety policies.
• Ability to learn and use field technology quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills to complete jobs efficiently.
• Must be 21+ years old with a valid driver's license (3+ years).
• DOT medical certification required; PA DOT training provided after hire.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and navigate stairs and uneven terrain.

Responsibilities

• Treat team members and customers with care and respect by providing excellent service.
• Educate customers on services to demonstrate value.
• Operate company vehicle safely; PA DOT required; training provided.
• Safely load, transport, and unload customers' items.
• Collaborate with nonprofits, recycling, and disposal partners to dispose items green.
• Become an operational decision maker to optimize routes and rehoming/recycling.
• Maintain trucks and equipment with daily inspections.
• Execute guerrilla marketing to win repeat business and referrals.
• Partner with leadership to promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety-minded

Problem solving

Field technology use

Mobility & physical ability

Driver's license (3+ years)

Age 21+

Medical DOT certification

Tools

Mobile phone

Job description

Benefits

• Customer gratuity...our team members make $20-$22/hour with tips
• Performance based monetary incentives
• Eco-friendly mission fueled by giving back to our community
• Company swag
• AFLAC policy for accident coverage and other products
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Team environment
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Our Junk Removal Specialists are important front-line team members who are the company's face to our valued customers. If you enjoy meeting new people, genuinely care about customer service, commit to safety, and like variety at work, come help us save the world “The Green Way.”

Responsibilities

• Treat team members and customers with care and respect by providing knock-your-socks-off service.
• Educate customers on our services to demonstrate our value.
• Operate company vehicle safely. (No CDL needed. PA DOT required. Training provided)
• Safely load, transport, and unload customer’s unwanted items.
• Work with community nonprofits, recycling, and disposal partners to dispose of items the green way.
• Become an operational decision maker to run your route efficiently (what can be rehomed and recycled and where, how to safely and efficiently complete a job).
• Help maintain trucks and equipment with daily inspections and reporting of any observed issues.
• Execute guerrilla marketing tactics to win repeat business, referrals, and new customers.
• Partner with leadership to embrace, implement, and promote continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – this is a customer-facing role
• Safety-first mindset
• Ability to learn and use technology in the field to execute job requirements, quickly and efficiently
• Ability to problem solve on the fly to get the job done
• Must be age 21 and older, must have had a valid driver's license for 3 years and must not have had any minor traffic violations within the past 2-3 years
• Obtain a Medical DOT as required by the state of Pennsylvania. Reimbursement after 91 days of employment
• Supply and reliably use your own mobile phone
• Ability to lift 75 lbs independently and navigate stairs, long carries and additional terrains while carrying items. Confident mobility is a requirement of this position

Company Overview

The Junkluggers is a caring alternative to traditional furniture and junk removal with a commitment to enhancing lives, communities, and the environment by rehoming, recycling, and supporting local charity partners. We also have a secondhand store called Remix Market Pittsburgh that works closely with the Junkluggers. We believe that it is possible to run a highly successful business while also doing our part to give back to the local community and protect the environment.