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Day Street Sweeper (CDL B) – Full-Time

Sweeping Corporation of America · Oak Park, MI · 3 wk ago
Management$23–$25/hrFull-time

Location: Oak Park, MI

Compensation: $23.00-25.00 / Hour

Travel: Minimal (1-10%)

About the role

As our next Street Sweeper, you'll be at the heart of our mission—delivering essential services that help improve public safety and enhance environmental quality. In this role, you’ll take ownership of assigned routes, drive the street sweeper, and operate specialized equipment to keep streets clean and well-maintained.

Responsibilities

  • Route Execution: Review routes in advance, ask clarifying questions as needed, and complete assigned work on time with attention to quality.
  • Safety & Inspections: Complete required pre- and post-trip inspections and ensure equipment is safe and operational before starting work.
  • Equipment & Material Handling: Operate equipment safely and efficiently, follow traffic laws and site protocols, and handle materials according to disposal and safety procedures.
  • Reporting & Documentation: Immediately report equipment issues, incidents, or safety concerns and accurately complete required logs and paperwork.
  • Professional Communication: Represent the Company professionally and communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and clients.
  • Adaptability & Reliability: Respond effectively to changing conditions, solve problems as they arise, and maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Requirements

  • Education: High School or GED
  • Experience: 1 year DOT driving experience – waste & recycling services experience preferred
  • License: CDL-B & DOT Medical Card
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must maintain an acceptable driving record and successfully pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, background check, and drug screening in accordance with Company policy and applicable law.

Skills & Competencies

  • 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 immediately report equipment issues, incidents, or safety concerns.

Safety

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

  • 401(k) with Match
  • 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
  • Training Programs: Shift into high gear with learning and career advancement opportunities.

We show up for our customers and each other, every day, fostering a culture of respect, safety, and growth.

Physical Requirements

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 50 lbs 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 (e.g., mechanical broom sweeper) 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.

Schedule

1st Shift, Occasional Nights and Weekends, Schedule Subject to Change Based on Business Needs

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