Day Porter - Full -Time

Sweeping Corporation of America•Virginia Beach, VA

11d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Sweeping Corporation of America is hiring a full-time Day Parking Lot Porter in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role supports clean, safe, and welcoming commercial properties by driving a company pickup truck to assigned shopping centers and parking lots, emptying trash receptacles, collecting litter and debris, and maintaining outdoor areas. The position is on the first shift, pays $15–$16 per hour, and is eligible for a first pay increase at six months. Travel is not required. The porter performs pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections, checks safety features, reviews assigned routes, and completes work within allotted timeframes while meeting quality expectations. The employee must operate equipment safely, follow traffic laws and company and site-specific procedures, handle materials and disposal appropriately, complete required documentation, and promptly report equipment issues, incidents, and safety concerns. Regular, predictable attendance and professional communication with coworkers, supervisors, and clients are expected. The work is performed constantly outdoors, with regular exposure to weather, the elements, and traffic. The role also involves frequent sitting and walking or standing; occasional bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, pushing and pulling; limited stair climbing and crawling; and lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds at varying heights, including overhead. The employee must use appropriate personal protective equipment. Continuous reading, screen use, mental focus, and hand-eye coordination are required. SCA describes itself as the nation’s leading street sweeping company, operating in more than 20 states and supporting more than 600 municipalities, counties, and government agencies. Its mission is to provide essential sweeping and environmental services that support cleaner, safer, and more sustainable communities.

Requirements

Ability to read; no formal education requirement is listed.
Valid driver’s license.
At least 18 years of age.
Maintain an acceptable driving record and successfully pass a motor vehicle record check, background check, and drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
Ability to follow safety procedures, conduct inspections, operate equipment responsibly, and comply with traffic, site, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to plan routes, complete work efficiently and accurately, adapt to changing conditions, and maintain dependable attendance.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates, represent the company professionally, and promptly report equipment issues, incidents, or safety concerns.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds at varying heights, including overhead.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands described, including frequent sitting and walking or standing, continuous reading and screen use, mental focus, and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment and operate specialized equipment using hand controls and foot controls.

Nice To Haves

One year of driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and confirm equipment safety features are operational.
Review assigned routes before departure and ask questions when route details or expectations are unclear.
Complete assigned jobs within allotted timeframes while maintaining expected quality and attention to detail.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently while following traffic laws, company safety procedures, and site-specific protocols.
Exercise additional caution during inclement weather or challenging site conditions.
Handle materials safely and securely, using appropriate procedures for material types and disposal sites.
Report equipment issues, malfunctions, near misses, crashes, or injuries within 30 minutes or as soon as safely possible.
Escalate opportunities, work issues, and safety concerns to management promptly.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients as needed.
Accurately complete required logs, manifests, and forms.
Respond appropriately to changes and challenges and identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance and adhere to assigned shift start times, breaks, and end times.
Drive a company pickup truck to assigned shopping centers and parking lots, empty trash receptacles, collect litter and debris, and maintain clean outdoor areas.