Careers
We're a small Central Illinois crew doing honest, physical work. No experience required — we'll teach you the rest.
Why J.E. Ward
Peoria, Washington, Morton, Metamora, East Peoria and Pekin. You're home every night — no travel, no overnights.
Clear rate, paid on schedule, no games. Overtime available when the work is there.
Small team, no corporate layers. You work alongside the owner, not three levels below him.
Now Hiring
Full-time or part-time
Load and haul furniture, appliances, debris and clutter. Sort for donation and recycling. Leave every site swept clean.
You need
Pay: discussed on your first call
Apply for this roleFull-time
Drive the truck, walk the estimate with the customer, run the crew through the day's route, close the job clean.
You need
Pay: discussed on your first call
Apply for this roleFlexible / as needed
We call when a big job comes in, you take the ones that fit your week. Good for students and second-job seekers.
You need
Pay: discussed on your first call
Apply for this roleNo Surprises
Meet at the shop, load up, review the route. Mornings start early — that's the job.
Garages, basements, estate clean-outs, storm debris, commercial sites. Every day is a different property.
Stairs, tight doorways, heavy furniture, hot summers and cold winters. If you want a desk, this isn't it.
Customers are often dealing with a loss, a move or a flood. How you carry yourself matters as much as how much you can carry.
"Show up on time, work hard, treat people right. Everything else I can teach." — Jackson Ward, Owner
Two Minutes
Thanks for applying. Jackson or someone from the crew will give you a call — usually within a couple of business days. Keep an eye on your phone.
Good To Know
No. Crew and on-call roles are entry level and we train you on the job. The Driver / Crew Lead role needs a valid license and a clean record, but still no formal experience — just the ability to run a day and talk to customers.
No. We provide the truck, the equipment and the gear. You just need reliable transportation to get yourself to the shop in the morning.
Both, depending on the role and on you. Crew positions can be either. Driver / Crew Lead is full-time. On-Call Helper is as-needed work you fit around the rest of your life. Tell us what you're looking for on the application.
Usually within a couple of business days. Every application goes straight to Jackson — there's no HR department in between. If you haven't heard from us in a week, call (309) 218-3788 and ask.
Hauling furniture, appliances, construction debris and household clutter out of homes and businesses across Central Illinois. Stairs, tight spaces, heavy items, all weather. It's demanding physical work and we'd rather you know that up front.
You can — (309) 218-3788. But the form is faster for both of us and it means your details don't get lost between jobs. If you call and get voicemail, leave your name, number and the position you want.
