mover/driver

driver

junk removal specialist

lead driver

wildlife removal technician

The Junkluggers

A typical day was 3-5 jobs per truck, located all over NYC. There were 2- 3 trucks (14') running per day when I first started and 4-5 per day when I left. After arriving at a customers location, through friendly negotiating, I would get the customer to agree on a price for the removal. We then removed the items and went on to the next job or disposed of the items, depending on the space left in the truck and the items at the next job.The daily schedule for each truck changed constantly so we were always thinking on our feet about how to efficiently get from one job to the next to make sure we were on time; customer satisfaction was key. It was stressful but rewarding when a day went smoothly. 
Management was awesome; they understood the obstacles we faced on the daily basis and did whatever they could to help us out. Though it was not always in their control. They listened to they laborers; we're the ones out in the field interacting with the customers, doing the physical work and we were good at it.
As a trainer I would help train new employees while going throughout my day. I trained over a dozen individuals. Some of which became trainers and management themselves. It was always a team effort and with a like minded attitude, we became very efficient at what we did; while having some fun in the process.
The hardest part of the job was NYC traffic, it was most the only constant obstacle but I learned quickly how to navigate myself around it. It was also a very physically demanding job; we (two guys per truck) moved 2-4 tons of material per day, by hand. I enjoyed the physical aspect of the job so it was not a big problem but after 4 days of work, rest was definitely needed.
I learned A LOT from this job. We had to be efficient in how we packed the truck so we could not only fit as many jobs as we could on one truck but also make stops throughout our day, in between jobs to dispose of the items (recycling, dumping, etc)- so spatial skills were developed through experience. We also had to give customers prices based on how much the truck was filled by their items so that furthered our spatial skills development (if we were off, the company would lose money or the customer was not satisfied). As mentioned above, we had to sell the customer on the price of the job by explaining the value of our service. Quick thinking was always necessary, not only because our schedule changed throughout the day but also because we were in NYC and traffic or other events would not allow us to travel the route we wanted to travel. 
At the end of my employment the greatest part of the job was knowing that I was an integral part in the development and success of this company, they are relatively new and it was very rewarding to see the progress we had made.

Junkluggers has a mission they don’t take for granted; to dispose of junk/garbage while being as economical friendly as possible, reducing the amount of landfills, donating as much as possible. That’s the best part of working here is fulfilling that mission.

With fulfilling this mission involves customer interaction. The more you do it the easier it gets. That’s how it was for me and my teammates and myself accomplished that with our performance.

Chemistry is key to the workplace. Working together is the best as it gets work done in a timely fashion. Strategies are manifested as you do the work automatically. Work gets done in no time.

Working here comes with a lot of risks known to you at the start. Make one mistake and you may never come back from it.

Work-life balance can be concerning when working here. The benefits of commuting to here is getting reimbursed for doing so.

Management is welcoming when you start and they will listen to you when you have to talk (occasionally).

Management expects a lot out of you. If you aren’t pulling your own weight they will encourage you to do better in a good way. There are apparent signs of favoritism in the workplace you may notice yourself when you put the pieces together.

Overall the job is a great place to work. The pay is good and the expectations are high.



Started working here early 2021 and I really enjoy it. My co-workers are great and everyone pulls their own weight and works together. Work days go by quick and we get tips which is a great. Our boss is awesome and easy to talk to. Lets us have items we get from our pickups, within reason. 

If you are interested in Junkluggers, I would recommend being physically capable because this is a physical job. Have a can do attitude and be able to work with others.

Average work day goes as follows. Usually start at 8am with a meeting to go over the pickups of the day and devise a plan to complete them efficiently and quickly as safety allows. Then we go to our trucks, inform our first customer we're on our way. Once we get there we greet our customer and treat them professionally. We give an estimate on the items they want us to lug out and once they agree, we start lugging out the items. Continue this process for the next pickups. Also, we would donation and recycle runs between pickups as time allows. At the end, we usually finish work around 4pm. But depending on how the day goes it can be a later or earlier day. Earliest is 2pm and latest is 7pm, but these are rare.

Working at the Junkluggers provides me with new challenge every day of the week.  Obviously, some days are harder than others, what job isn't like that?  But I always have a team backing me up to ease the load on my shoulder the same way I have my teams back.  I have been able to excel at improving my organization skills and have brought a whole new business-like demeanor to my personal life.  I'm very lucky to have managers that always have a project to keep me busy, but also provide me with a deadline to keep me on my toes throughout the process.  But, just as hard as we work, we also play hard.  There is not one person at the Junkluggers that I couldn't hangout with and everyone here feels the same about each other.  We have always had a family vibe here at the Junkluggers.  But it isn't all sunshine and rainbows every day.  Some days I am just swamped and am pulled in a million directions at once to where it is physically draining at the end of the day.  But none of that matters when I look at our mission to donate/recycle!

I've been working at The Junkluggers for over 7 years now.

Through this time, I started as a young sales rep on a small team in a big city. I quickly began to take on more responsibility and more opportunity as the team grew. 

There is a ton of opportunity for growth here. 

7 years later I'm currently running a team of 6 and there's no end in sight! We continue to grow and create new positions within our team. 

Not to mention, our continued focus on keeping items out of the landfill through donations, reuse and recycling. We work with hundreds of organizations every year to repurpose items on our client's behalf. We really do donate furniture, thousands of items every month to be exact. 

It really feels great to know and see we're making an actual difference. 

In my professional career, I've worked for several different startups and I must say, the mission of this one is impeccable.  

Will you make a mint working here? Probably not!  But the benefits to the environment and feeling good about your part in saving the planet for our children in this virtually untapped way is one of the many reasons I work here!  The owner is a stand-up guy, who had a vision and is seeing it to fruition through sweat, hard work and perseverance.  My time here has molded and shaped how I personally manage waste and I find it infectious to share my story with others.  Don't come here if it's all about money and social status.  You get what you put in!

Won't sugar coat it - the lugging work can be physically, emotionally and or/mentally demanding at times, especially during busy season. It isn't for everyone. However, the people you meet and work with make the job enjoyable.

You'll visit new places in NYC and meet new clients everyday. There's nothing like seeing a satisfied customer's reaction after working hard to finish their removal on-time and within budget.

Starting pay for drivers is competitive with Amazon or other NYC delivery companies, and incentives can push the hourly rate well north of $30/hour for drivers. There are opportunities for promotion for high performers, and benefits/retirement options, also!

This company doesn't recognize the key workers that keep this machine afloat. You'll find yourself working hard on a day to day basis and you'll go unrecognized as everyone around you will not care and will only point out the bad things that occur before being praised for anything good. If you ask for a raise, good luck. There's no structure for a yearly review or raise in base pay, even though those in management will swear that these processes are in place. Even if you ask for a raise, even for an employee who has tenure, you'll be scolded and management will feel disrespected at the fact that you've even approached them about restructuring your compensation. If work life balance is key, don't even bother applying.

A wonderful work experience with the most passionate, motivated, creative and responsible entrepreneur in a very unique line of industry. The passion, persistent over achievers, executing responsible executive decisions, multitasking and receiving monetary gain the is always below their true business ability and self worth. Punctuality, and practical execution of team work are two of the best qualities of this corporate organization.

The Junkluggers was founded, and is still owned and led, by someone who is on a mission to make the world a better place, and as a result he has created a company that makes you feel good to be a part of. Employees working at the corporate headquarters in Seymour, CT will experience a respectful, creative and fun team environment, where everyone has a voice. The company is currently going through a rapid growth phase, which means there are times you may feel overworked, but you will never feel unappreciated. Flexibility in the workplace allows you to maintain a healthy work/life balance. What you can count on each day...lots of friendly faces and more than a few good laughs!

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