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Overnight Travel Street Sweeper (CDL B) - Full -Time

Sweeping Corporation of America · Charleston, SC · 1 wk ago
Management$23–$24/hrFull-time

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. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment in accordance with company standards
  • Ensure all safety features are operational before beginning route
  • Review assigned routes thoroughly prior to departure; ask clarifying questions if route or expectations are unclear
  • Complete assigned jobs within the allotted timeframe while maintaining expected quality and attention to detail
  • 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
  • Handle materials safely and securely; apply correct procedures for material types and disposal sites
  • 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
  • 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
  • Accurately complete required logs, manifests, and forms
  • Respond appropriately to changes and challenges; identify and solve issues timely
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including being present and prepared to work throughout assigned shifts and reliably adhering to start times, breaks, and end times

Requirements

  • High School or GED
  • 1 year DOT driving experience – waste & recycling services experience preferred
  • 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

Skills

  • 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

Benefits

  • 401(k) with Match
  • Weekly Pay plus on-demand pay access
  • Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Indemnity Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Training Programs and career advancement opportunities
  • Team-focused culture with a people-first approach to leadership

Pay & Schedule

  • Compensation: $23-$24 per hour
  • Schedule: Overnight travel night shift
  • Travel: High (51%+)
  • Location: Charleston, SC

Physical requirements & work environment

  • 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
  • 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
  • Continuous reading, screen use, mental focus, and hand-eye coordination throughout the workday
  • Operation of specialized equipment (e.g., mechanical broom sweeper) and use of hand controls, foot controls, and fine motor skills
  • Required use of appropriate PPE, including high-visibility apparel, eye, ear, hand, foot, head, lung, and skin protection

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