Day Yard Worker – Part-Time

Sweeping Corp.; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Weekly Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Training Programs

Team Focus

Culture that Cares

Job summary

Sweeping Corporation of America is seeking a Day Yard Worker for a part-time role in San Jose, CA. The position requires performing general grounds maintenance, mowing, trimming, and upkeep of outdoor areas to support safe, functional properties.

Offering $22–$23 per hour with a first pay increase at 6 months, minimal travel, and a focus on safety, you will join a team that values reliability, attention to detail, and on-time attendance in a first-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand safety procedures.
• Experience in grounds maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Inspect tools and areas before use and wear PPE.
• Mow, trim, and rake to maintain yards.
• Operate lawn maintenance equipment safely.
• Handle yard waste and supplies, clean up.
• Report issues within 30 minutes or as soon as possible.
• Maintain open communication with team lead.
• Follow site policies and documentation processes.
• Adapt to weather changes and scope of work.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Safety & Compliance

Operational Execution

Communication & Reporting

Education

None - Ability to Read

Job description

JOB TITLE: Day Yard Worker – Part-Time

LOCATION: San Jose, CA

HOURS: 1st

COMPENSATION: $22-23 Hour - Eligible for First Pay Increase at 6 Months

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 Yard Worker, you'llbe at the heart of our mission—delivering essential services that help improve public safetyandenhance environmental quality. In this role, you'll perform general grounds maintenance tasks including planting, mowing, trimming, and upkeep of outdoor areas. You'll help keep properties safe, functional, and visually appealing.

The job responsibilities below outline the core duties and expectations of a 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: Inspect tools and work areas before use, and wear appropriate PPE to minimize risk of injury.
• Execution: Complete yard maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and raking with attention to detail and time.
• Equipment Operation: Operate lawn maintenance equipment like mowers, trimmers, and blowers responsibly and in good working order.
• Material Handling: Handle yard waste, tools, and supplies efficiently, ensuring proper disposal and cleanup.
• Reporting: Report any equipment issues, malfunctions, near misses, crashes, or injuries within 30 minutes or as soon as safely possible. Immediately escalation opportunities, work issues, or safety concerns to management.
• Communication: Maintain open communication with the team lead and raise questions when instructions or expectations are unclear.
• Compliance & Documentation: Adhere to site policies, equipment guidelines, and task documentation processes.
• Adaptability & Problem Solving: Respond effectively to changes in weather, terrain, or scope of work to keep tasks on track.
• 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: None - Ability to Read
• Experience: 1 year driving experience preferred
• License: Driver’s License
• Age: Must be at least 18 years of age
• Compliance: 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:

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 security concerns.

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:Consistentweeklypay you can count on, pluson-demandpay 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.

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 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 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.

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