Driver
Job Description
Build your career and your physique at the same time by joining the Junk King team! At Junk King, we work hard, have fun, wow our customers, learn new skills and make great money! Our bright red trucks are 20% larger than those famous blue trucks, which increases your earning potential as you share in the profits of the company!
We are looking for driven, motivated, professional and friendly people who are safety-minded, love to please customers, and enjoy the idea of getting paid to work out all day. We’ll train you (while you're getting paid) on customer service, logistics, truck operations, sales and negotiation so you can wow our customers and develop skills to help grow your career!
What You'll Get at Junk King
Flexible Scheduling Opportunities
Full-Time Jobs (4-5 days per week, 6-12 hours per shift)
Part-Time Jobs (2-3 days per week, 6-12 hours per shift)
No two shifts, no two weeks, and no two months are the same! You will have opportunities to earn overtime and you will have opportunities to take a little extra time off!
Great Pay You Can Control
$20-25++ per hour depending on experience, comprised of a Base Hourly Pay rate and multiple Performance / Profit-Sharing Incentives... PLUS additional cash customer tips!
Additional Perks
Paid Training
Paid Uniform (free shirts on day 1, other cool stuff after 30 and 90 days, and 1 year)
Take Home Cool Stuff ("One person's junk is another person's treasure" holds true here every day!)
Employee Referral Bonuses
Team/Shop Bonuses (in addition to individual bonuses)
Career Growth Opportunities
In addition to Driver and General Laborer positions, our team will consist of team leaders, shop managers, and a regional general manager. We love to promote people from within who have learned our business and grown with us!
Job Satisfaction
Do you like the idea of helping your neighbors clean up their homes and communities? Do you like the idea of helping our area's less fortunate citizens by donating appliances, furniture, and clothing? Then, you'll find tons of satisfaction on a daily basis working at Junk King!
If you can drive a truck and lift heavy items like couches, mattresses, dressers, etc., and want a fulfilling general labor job that gives you skills for the future, we want to talk with you.
Why You’ll Love Working at Junk King
Here are just a few of the great reasons to work with us at Junk King in a Driver or General Laborer position:
Variety and Flexibility
Every day, week, and month is different. Some months you’ll have opportunities for overtime. Other times you'll have opportunities to take a little extra time off.
Training
We’ll help you learn everything you need to know. We’ll train and coach you on developing extra customer service skills that will help you earn more and build more career opportunities.
Control of Your Income
We’ll also give you ways to earn extra money and get bonuses. You'll be able to calculate your earnings on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and will have lots of tips and tricks on how to maximize those earnings. Plus, when you wow the customer, you'll have lots of opportunities for great cash tips!
A Day in The Life:
* Inspect the Truck - Use a checklist to ensure the truck is safe and ready to rock!
* Plan the Day - Meet with your teammates and operations leaders to ensure the most efficient day possible!
* Be Junk Kings - Crews of two will drive our big red beautiful trucks to customer homes and businesses, meet with customers, learn their needs and desires, and removing their unwanted items.
* Wow Our Customers - We take great pride in our commitment to going the extra mile and having the specific objective of "wowing" every single customer somehow!
* Empty the Truck - You’ll determine which items get recycled, which get donated, which come back to the shop for further sorting, and which go to the landfill
* Keep In Touch - Efficient operations means constant communications with your friendly, fun, operations leader who is committed to maximizing YOUR earnings!
How do you know if you are a good fit?
* You are a safe and experienced driver and you are comfortable driving a truck. You don’t need a trucking license, just a good driving record, a commitment to safety and attention to detail.
* You don’t want to be stuck on the phone or behind a desk in an office all day. You like being physically active and getting around to new and different places every day.
* You are strong. That means you can lift 75 pounds without assistance. You like getting an extra workout as you work at your job.
* You want to develop additional skill sets. You have goals for your future, and you want to work somewhere that helps you achieve those goals.
* You are reliable. Showing up on-time every day helps the whole team earn more money by keeping customers satisfied and allowing for efficient scheduling of jobs.
* You like people. You want to be part of a team where people get along and support each other. And you enjoy meeting new people on the job.
* You want to grow. You are committed to working every day to improve yourself, your team, and the entire operation, which creates opportunities for everyone, starting with YOU!
Job Requirements for the Driver and General Laborer Position at Junk King
* Must be able to independently lift 75 lbs.
* Must have a valid driver’s license.
* Drivers must be at least 25 years old (for commercial truck insurance), have a clean driving record (no points, moving violations, or suspensions in the past 3 years) - NO commercial drivers license (CDL) is required!
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!
Apply OnlinePosted: 10/28/2024
Job Reference #: PDX_JKNT_B8E8C954-E313-439C-9429-85FA1B722020_22459254