JOB TITLE: Overnight Parking Lot Sweeper (Non-CDL) – Full-Time
LOCATION: Irvine, CA
HOURS: 3rd Shift
COMPENSATION: $19- $20 / Hour
TRAVEL: Minimal (1-10%)
Who we are:
Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA) is the nation’s leading street sweeping company, operating in over 20 states and supporting more than 600 municipalities, counties, and government agencies. With over six million miles serviced annually, SCA is uniquely focused on the delivery of high-performance street sweeping, jet-vac, and environmental services. SCA has built its entire organization, its people, processes, technology, and investments around providing uninterrupted, accountable, and results-driven services tailored to the needs of our clients. Our mission is to provide essential sweeping and environmental services that support cleaner, safer, and more sustainable communities.
Your daily impact:
As our next Parking Lot Sweeper, you'll be at the heart of our mission—delivering essential services that help improve public safety and enhance environmental quality. You’ll take ownership of assigned routes including shopping centers and parking lots, drive the parking lot sweeper, and operate specialized equipment to ensure parking areas are clean and well-maintained.
The job responsibilities below outline the core duties and expectations of this position, providing clarity on how the role supports Company goals. However, not all duties can be listed, and as business needs evolve, responsibilities may shift over time to reflect new priorities, processes, or technologies:
- Safety & Inspection: Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment in accordance with company standards. Ensure all safety features are operational before beginning route.
- Execution: Review assigned routes thoroughly prior to departure. Be proactive in asking clarifying questions if the route or expectations are unclear. Complete assigned jobs within the allotted timeframe while maintaining expected quality and attention to detail.
- Equipment Operation: Operate equipment safely and efficiently at all times, following all traffic laws, company safety procedures, and site-specific protocols. Exercise additional caution during inclement weather or challenging site conditions.
- Material Handling: Handle materials safely and securely; Apply correct procedures for material types and disposal sites.
- Reporting: Report any equipment issues, malfunctions, near misses, crashes, or injuries within 30 minutes or as soon as safely possible. Immediately escalate opportunities, work issues, or safety concerns to management.
- Professional Communication: Maintain a professional attitude and appearance while representing the company on job sites or in public areas. Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients when needed.
- Compliance & Documentation: Accurately complete required logs, manifests, and forms.
- Adaptability & Problem Solving: Respond appropriately to changes and challenges; identify and solve issues timely.
- Regular & Predictable Attendance: The ability to consistently report to work on time and as scheduled, with minimal unexcused absences. This includes being present and prepared to work throughout assigned shifts, and reliably adhering to start times, breaks, and end times.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Minimum job qualifications define the essential skills, experience, and abilities needed to succeed in the role. They set the baseline for hiring but may evolve as the job and business requirements change:
- Education: High School or GED
- Experience: 1 year driving experience preferred
- License: Driver’s License
- Age: Must be at least 21 years of age
- Compliance: Must maintain an acceptable driving record and successfully pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, background check, DOT physical, and drug screening in accordance with Company policy and applicable law.
Skills & Competencies:
Skills and competencies define the abilities and behaviors essential for success in the role. They guide performance expectations and may evolve as the role, team, or business priorities change:
- Safety & Compliance Focus: Ability to follow safety procedures, conduct inspections, operate equipment responsibly, and comply with all traffic, site, and regulatory requirements.
- Operational Execution & Reliability: Strong ability to plan routes, complete work efficiently and accurately, adapt to changing conditions, and maintain consistent, dependable attendance.
- Communication & Issue Reporting: Effectively communicate with supervisors and teammates, represent the Company professionally, and promptly report equipment issues, incidents, or safety concerns.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements outline the essential on-the-job demands needed to perform the role safely and effectively.
- Work Environment & Exposure: Constant work outdoors with regular exposure to weather, elements, and traffic; occasional exposure to loud noise, dust/debris, and jarring conditions; limited exposure to chemicals.
- Physical Demands: Frequent sitting and walking/standing; occasional bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling; limited stair climbing and crawling; ability to lift and carry up to 75lbs at varying heights, including overhead.
- Cognitive & Sensory Requirements: Continuous reading, screen use, mental focus, and hand-eye coordination throughout the workday.
- Equipment & Tools: Operation of specialized equipment and use of hand controls, foot controls, and fine motor skills.
- Safety & Protective Gear: Required use of appropriate PPE, including high-visibility apparel, eye, ear, hand, foot, head, lung, and skin protection.
Safety is #1:
Our safety culture is more than a policy—it’s a mindset. We have a full-time safety team, rigorous training programs, and detailed operating procedures to protect our people and the communities we serve. You’ll be supported from Day One with the tools and knowledge to work confidently and safely.
Benefits & Wellness at SCA:
We believe great people deserve great perks. When you join SCA, you’re not just keeping the streets clean—you’re paving the way to a better future (with some solid benefits under the hood).
Here’s what we’ve got in our hopper:
- 401(k) with Match: Plan for the long haul—retirement is another kind of clean sweep.
- Weekly Pay: Consistent weekly pay you can count on, plus on-demand pay so you can access earned wages when you need them.
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance: Take care of what matters most with benefits designed to support you and your family’s wellbeing and future.
- Short- & Long-Term Disability: If life throws a pothole your way, we help you keep rolling.
- Indemnity Insurance: Extra protection for life’s unexpected detours.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays: Even the best machines need downtime.
- Training Programs: Shift into high gear with learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Team Focus: We show up for our customers and each other, every day.
- A Culture that Cares: People are the heart of everything we do, fostering a culture of respect, safety, and growth
- Rooted in Respect: A company with a name people know & trust - built on relationships, community pride and a people focused approach to leadership.
Ready to sweep your career to the next level? Apply today and join the SCA team!
SCA is a military friendly employer and is happy to have those who have served our country on the team. We encourage veteran, military spouses and family members to apply and thank them for their service!
SCA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employees or applicants based on age, color, race, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected status. We believe our differences bring us strength.
The protection of your personal data is important to us. We will only use your data in the application process and your data is not sold or used for any other purpose.
Sweeping Corporation of America is an at-will employer and is proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.
