Lead Driver / Crew Leader - Junk Removal
hace 3 días
East Lansing
Job Description We are hiring a Lead Driver / Crew Leader for a fast-growing junk removal company. This is not just a driving job. You will be responsible for driving the truck, selling jobs on-site, completing removal jobs, leading helpers, keeping crews on pace, collecting payment, and handling after-job reporting. You need to be someone who can show up on time, take control of the job site, communicate clearly with customers, and keep operations moving without babysitting. This role is best for someone who is reliable, physically capable, good with people, and comfortable taking ownership. What You’ll Get $20/ hr + tips split between you and your helper (people tip generously, often $50 or more per job) + Treasure found on-site + incentives for days that are high revenue What You’ll Do I will be there to train you in the beginning until I feel that you are able to handle it yourself. If any questions arise and I am not there, you can simply call me. Your role is honestly very simple once you get the hang of it. Show up, be friendly, use very basic sales tactics, complete the job. • Drive company truck and trailer safely to and from job sites, • Meet customers professionally and help close jobs on-site, • Walk jobs, assess volume, explain pricing, and help convert estimates into sales, • Load, remove, and dispose of junk efficiently and safely, • Lead helpers/laborers on-site and keep everyone working at a good pace, • Make sure jobs are completed correctly, cleanly, and on time, • Collect payments from customers, • Fill out after-job forms and job reports accurately, • Take before/after photos when needed, • Track job details, issues, and important notes from each job, • Represent the company well with customers, property managers, and business clients, • Maintain basic cleanliness and organization of truck, trailer, and equipment What We Need • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record, • Must be able to drive a truck and trailer confidently, • Must be physically able to lift heavy items regularly, • Must be dependable and on time, • Must be comfortable talking to customers and helping sell jobs, • Must be able to lead other workers and keep them on task, • Must be able to work fast without being careless, • Must be able to handle payments, paperwork, and basic job reporting, • Must have a professional attitude and good communication skills Preferred • Experience in junk removal, moving, demolition, landscaping, construction, delivery, or similar field work, • Experience towing trailers, • Experience in sales, quoting, or customer-facing work, • Experience leading a small crew Ideal Candidate • Takes initiative instead of waiting to be told what to do, • Can keep a crew organized and productive, • Can handle customers well and speak confidently, • Understands urgency, efficiency, and accountability, • Shows up ready to work every day, • Wants to grow into a bigger role over time Schedule • Monday through Friday (Sometimes Saturday), • Weekend availability [optional] Why Work With Us • Opportunity to grow with a growing company, • More responsibility for people who perform, • Fast-paced work with variety every day, • Performance-based upside for the right person To Apply Send your work history, relevant experience, and why you would be a strong fit for this role.