Junk Removal Specialist

The Junkluggers; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Tips

Profit sharing

Incentive bonuses

Overtime eligibility

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Junkluggers is seeking a Junk Removal Specialist in Sunnyvale to be the friendly face of our eco-friendly operation. You’ll deliver outstanding customer service while safely loading, transporting, and unloading items, helping divert waste from landfills.

This front-line role offers flexible hours (full or part-time) with overtime, collaboration with a supportive team, and opportunities for advancement as we grow in Silicon Valley.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Reliable transportation to work
• Strong people skills and customer-facing demeanor
• Familiarity with phone apps including schedule management, payment software and Google Maps

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and clear communication—be courteous, kind, and respectful to customers at all times
• Load, transport, and unload customer items in accordance with state and local laws
• Complete all jobs according to company standards, practices, and mission to divert waste from landfills wherever possible. We get creative!
• Effectively utilize resources and partners throughout South Bay territory including donation, recycling, and disposal centers
• Cooperate effectively with a team
• Assist in hiring and training new team members
• Provide operational support when needed, such as dispatching

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Google Maps

Payment software

Schedule management app

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay, plus tips, profit sharing, and incentive bonuses
• Full or part-time available, with possibility for overtime
• Fun + active work environment with lots of day-to-day variety
• Work for an eco-friendly company, the leader in sustainable junk removal

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive hourly pay, plus tips, profit sharing, and incentive bonuses
• Full or part-time available, with possibility for overtime
• Fun + active work environment with lots of day-to-day variety
• Work for an eco-friendly company, the leader in sustainable junk removal
• Career advancement opportunities

Company Overview

The amount of waste that ends up in landfills on a daily basis is astronomical. We believe that a lot of this is avoidable, and with just a little attention to detail — and a lot of love for our planet, we can help reverse this growing problem. At The Junkluggers, we do junk removal The Green Way™ by treating customers and their items with care, respect, and by minimizing what ends up in a landfill. Our Junkluggers family is committed to helping customers and the community each and every day. Our passion for the environment is a core piece of who we are, it\'s our mission and it\'s embedded in our company culture. The Junkluggers of Greater San Jose is an independently-owned, upstart franchise with a proven business model rapidly scaling within Silicon Valley.

Job Summary

Our Junk Removal Specialists are important front-line team members of our business. They are the face of the company to our valued customers. If you enjoy meeting new people, genuinely care about customer service, safety, and the environment, come help us save the world “One Lug at a Time”!

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and clear communication – be courteous, kind, and respectful to customers at all times
• Load, transport, and unload customer items in accordance with state and local laws
• Complete all jobs according to company standards, practices, and mission to divert waste from landfills wherever possible. We get creative!
• Effectively utilize resources and partners throughout South Bay territory including donation, recycling, and disposal centers
• Cooperate effectively with a team
• Assist in hiring and training new team members
• Provide operational support when needed, such as dispatching

Qualifications

• Valid driver\'s license with acceptable motor vehicle record Ability to safely operate 16 cubic foot fixed-body dump trucks or box trucks with lift gate – no CDL required
• Transportation to and from work. and provide your own working mobile phone
• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Strong people skills – this is a customer-facing role
• Ability to learn and use technology in the field quickly and efficiently (phone apps including schedule management, payment software and Google Maps etc)
• Attention to detail in understanding truck operations, maintenance, and care
• Ability to influence and lead team(s) in the field and show potential for advancement through taking initiative and demonstrating efficient, innovative, and resourceful thinking

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in moving heavy items and operating commercial vehicles.
• Local area knowledge of the South Bay and Greater San Jose