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1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Junk Route Operations Lead

Albany, New York, United States

Location
Albany, New York, United States
Work
Not stated
Employment
Full-time
Level
Lead / staff
Function
Operations
Pay
$20.00 – $30.00 an hour (read from the ad)
Posted
8 days ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $62K a year, is 69% below the median of $200K for lead / staff operations jobs in New York (middle half $155K – $246K, 128 jobs that state pay).

7 operations jobs open in Albany: 14% remote, 4 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

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.

Position: Full Time Field Service Leader

Pay: $20-$30 pr/hr (includes hourly base and profit share)

As a Field Service Leader training in Operations, you will be trained at all levels to be fast tracked from Customer Experience Leader to Certified Sales Leader to Senior Sales Leader to Operations. Where you will oversee daily logistics, route planning, and scheduling to ensure excellent service delivery, and manage our team of drivers and crew members. Your leadership will be critical in maintaining our high standards and achieving business goals.

What We’re Looking For

  • Sales-Minded: Confident closing on-site sales and maximizing job value
  • People-Focused: Personable, positive, and service-oriented
  • Reliable & Coachable: Shows up, contributes, and adapts
  • Strong Communicator: Clear, professional, and solution-driven
  • Experience in delivery, warehouse, retail, hospitality, sales, customer service or general labor is a plus.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver Exceptional Service: WOW our customers with your positive attitude and outstanding service.
  • Drive and Load Trucks Safely: Lead, train, and motivate a team of drivers and crew members on client sites to ensure efficient and safe truck operations.
  • Handle Junk Removal: Perform both heavy and light lifting to clear junk from residential and commercial locations.
  • Manage Efficiency: Manage daily operations, monitor and improve operational performance and customer satisfaction metrics.
  • Represent Our Brand: Collaborate with marketing to drive local outreach and customer acquisition.
  • Development: Participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios to support ongoing training, skill development, and performance improvement.

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

integrity, teamwork, and ongoing development.

  • Competitive payment structure (Hourly Pay + Profit Share + Performance-Based Bonuses)
  • Full Time Hours consisting of 4 weekday Shifts + 1 weekend shift
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Enjoy dynamic, engaging workdays with varied responsibilities.
  • Award-winning workplace ("Best Placesto Work" and "Fast 50 Company").
  • Full benefits package with Medical/Vision/Dental coverage and retirement options.

Requirements

  • 1+ years in Logistics, KPI’s, Sales, Dispatch, Fleet, and/or Management
  • 21+ years of age and a valid driver's license (required for insurance purposes)
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and work in our trucks as needed.
  • Able to lift at least 75+ lbs repeatedly!
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and operational software.
  • Strong customer service experience.

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

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

Posted by 1-800-GOT-JUNK? on their own hiring page, job-boards.greenhouse.io. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:26 UTC; the original is the reference.

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