JOB TITLE: Street Sweeper (CDL-B) – Full-Time
LOCATION: Ft. Myers, FL
HOURS: 3rd Shift
COMPENSATION: $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 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 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.
Job 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.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Education: High School or GED
- Experience: 1 year DOT driving experience – waste & recycling services experience preferred
- License: CDL-B & DOT Medical Card
- 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, 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 promptly 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 & Wellness
We offer the following benefits:
- 401(k) with match
- Weekly pay plus on-demand pay to access earned wages when needed
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Indemnity insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Training programs for learning and career advancement opportunities
- Team-focused culture and respect for customers and one another
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.
Get Involved
Ready to sweep your career to the next level? Join the SCA team!
SCA is a military-friendly employer and encourages veterans, military spouses, and family members to apply. 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. 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.