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Junk Removal Specialist

@ 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Calgary, Alberta

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Overview

1-800-GOT-JUNK? (Southwind) is hiring a full-time Junk Removal Specialist and Route Sales Representative in SE Calgary. The role combines on-site junk removal with on-the-spot pricing and closing sales, paid $16/hr base plus profit share and tips, with a stated average of $22–$24+/hr. Sales training and coaching are provided, and the hire must be 19+ with a valid Class 5 licence.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess jobs and give on-the-spot price estimates
  • Close sales with customers on-site
  • Safely remove and haul junk from homes and businesses
  • Load, recycle, donate or dispose of items responsibly
  • Represent the brand with a professional first impression

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Class 5 licence with clean record (3 years)
  • 19+ years old
  • Strong customer service or people skills
  • Able to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly
  • Sales experience is a plus

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSales
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingClient sites, Vehicle
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
Encouraged to applyVeterans
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Paid training

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We make junk disappear. All you have to do is point!

Full company description

1-800-GOT-JUNK? is a franchise-based, full-service junk removal company dedicated to helping people reclaim the space in their homes and businesses. A pioneer of professional junk removal, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has set the standard for exceptional customer service. Friendly, uniformed drivers call customers in advance, arrive on schedule, haul junk away from where it’s located, and provide a full clean-up. Items we remove include things that garbage collectors typically do not take, including: household furniture and electronics, clothing, renovation debris, and assorted junk. Commercial customers include property managers, retailers, realtors, government offices, disaster relief, and construction and renovation workers, to name a few. Environmental sustainability is important to us. Wherever possible items are recycled or donated to charity, with current landfill diversion rates at 61.3 percent. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has been recognized as workplace of choice through numerous awards, including Best Place to Work in BC, Great Workplaces in Canada, and 50 Most Engaged Workplaces. We are an equal opportunity employer that offers a fantastic culture that is “All About People”, and where personal and professional wins are celebrated. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has approximately 175 locations throughout Canada, the United States, and Australia. For more information, including new franchise opportunities, please visit www.1800gotjunk.com. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Alliances: Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) Access Rewards National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) North American Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) CitiBank Rewards RecycleBank General Services Administration (GSA)

LinkedIn followers
15,333
People associated on LinkedIn
2,048
Reported office locations
  • 301-887 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC V5T4T5, CA
Business categories
  • CleanTech
  • Residential
  • Recycling
  • Enterprise Software
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
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Specialties
  • Junk Removal
  • Tire Recycling
  • Donating
  • Creating Space
  • Computer Recycling
  • TV Recycling
  • Trash Removal
  • Appliance Removal
  • Carpet Recyling
  • Rubish Removal
  • Leaf Removal
  • Furniture Removal
  • Franchising
  • Franchise Opportunities
  • and Office Cleanout
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? is a franchise-based, full-service junk removal company dedicated to helping people reclaim the space in their homes and businesses. A pioneer of professional junk removal, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has set the standard for exceptional customer service. Friendly, uniformed drivers call customers in advance, arrive on schedule, haul junk away from where it’s located, and provide a full clean-up. Items we…

FieldValue
IndustryConsumer Services
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, BC
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1989
SpecialtiesJunk RemovalTire RecyclingDonatingCreating SpaceComputer RecyclingTV RecyclingTrash RemovalAppliance RemovalCarpet RecylingRubish Removal
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Job description

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.

Junk Removal and Customer Service
1-800-GOT-JUNK?
Location:
Calgary, AB
Pay: $22–$24+/hour
(Profit Share + Tips + 16/hr base )
Job Type:
Full-Time

Grow Your Career with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Junk Removal Specialist / Route Sales Representative

Location: SE Calgary (Blackfoot Trail / Highfield Area)
Status: Full-Time | Start as Soon as THIS WEEK

Want a Job Where Effort = Earnings?

If you enjoy working with people, are confident having conversations about price, and like the idea of controlling your income through performance, this role is for you.

At 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, our teammates don’t just remove junk — they deliver great customer experiences and close the sale on-site. We’re looking for motivated, driven individuals who want to win, enjoy customer interaction, and are excited to learn sales skills that directly impact their pay.

We provide sales training, coaching, and a profit-share model, so the harder and smarter you work, the more you earn.

About Us:
We are the World’s Largest Junk Removal Company, known for our friendly teams, iconic blue trucks, and exceptional customer service. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Calgary is proudly operated by Southwind, an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. At Southwind 85% of our leaders started on the trucks, and we promote from within. If you bring the right mindset, we’ll give you the tools to build a real career.

Why You’ll Love This Role:
Performance-Based Earnings

Profit share on every job — earn a percentage of the revenue generated on your truck every day! Your effort, confidence, and sales skills directly influence your paycheque.

Average total earnings: $22–$24+ /hr (inclusive of 16/base hourly + tips + performance bonuses!)

Sales Training & Skill Development
- Learn how to present pricing, build value, and professionally overcome customer objections
- Gain real-world sales, negotiation, and customer experience skills
- Ongoing coaching to help you grow and earn more
- Participate in daily recorded role-play scenarios to support ongoing training, skill development, and performance improvement

Career Growth
- Fast advancement for top performers
- Leadership and management opportunities for driven teammates
- Business, customer service, and leadership training included

Positive Team Culture
- Work with motivated, supportive teammates
- Stay active and avoid sitting behind a desk
- Feel proud of the work you do — we recycle and donate whenever possible

What You’ll Be Doing:
- Start each day at our SE Calgary office and head out on routes with your team
- Arrive at customer locations and deliver a professional, friendly first impression
- Assess the job and provide customers with an on-the-spot price estimate
- Confidently explain pricing, answer questions, and overcome objections to close the sale
- Safely remove junk from homes and businesses
- Load, transport, recycle, donate, or dispose of items responsibly
- Represent the brand with energy, integrity, and a winning attitude

This Role Is Perfect for You If You:

- Enjoy talking with customers and building rapport

- Are comfortable discussing price and learning sales techniques

- Are motivated by performance-based pay and bonuses

- Want control over how much you earn

- Take pride in winning, improving, and being part of a high-performing team

What We're Looking For:
- 19+ years old (insurance requirement)
- Valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record (past 3 years)
- Strong customer service or people skills (sales experience is a big plus!)

- Physically able to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly
- Positive, competitive, and coachable mindset
- Reliable, professional, and motivated to grow

No previous junk removal experience required — we train you!

Apply Today – Start This Week!

We move fast. Qualified applicants are contacted within 2 business days, and offers are often made within 24 hours of the interview.

If you want a job where your attitude, effort, and sales skills determine your success, apply today and join a team where winners grow, earn more, and move up fast.

This job description outlines the key responsibilities, qualifications, and skills required for the Customer
Experience Leader position at Southwind, the owners of 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.

Our Mission Statement:Anything is possible. Invest in people. Change the world.

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!

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