Jet Vac Helper - Full-Time

Sweeping Corporation of America•Hermitage, TN

2d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA) is hiring a full-time Jet Vac Helper in Nashville, Tennessee. The role supports the Jet Vac Operator and crew in cleaning storm drains, catch basins, culverts, and other drainage systems using specialized vacuum and related equipment. The work helps prevent flooding and supports public safety and environmental quality. The position involves high travel (51% or more), and shift hours vary. The Jet Vac Helper assists with job setup, execution, and cleanup; handles tools, hoses, nozzles, and attachments; and helps ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule. The employee must follow company safety procedures, traffic laws, site protocols, and local regulations; use required personal protective equipment; inspect equipment and report concerns; complete logs and route documentation; and promptly communicate incidents, equipment issues, and safety concerns. The role also requires professional interaction with customers, site managers, coworkers, and supervisors, dependable attendance, and the ability to adapt to changing job conditions. Work is primarily outdoors, with regular exposure to weather and traffic. There may also be occasional exposure to loud noise, dust and debris, and jarring conditions, and limited exposure to chemicals. Physical demands include frequent sitting and walking or standing; occasional bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and pushing or pulling; limited stair climbing and crawling; and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds at varying heights, including overhead. The role requires continuous reading, screen use, focus, and hand-eye coordination, as well as operating specialized equipment and using hand and foot controls and fine motor skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
At least 18 years of age.
Maintain an acceptable driving record and pass a motor vehicle record check, background check, DOT physical, 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 50 pounds at varying heights, including overhead.
Ability to use required PPE and operate specialized equipment using hand controls, foot controls, and fine motor skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of Jet Vac experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Wear required personal protective equipment and follow company safety procedures, taking extra caution around traffic and during inclement weather.
Report near misses, accidents, injuries, equipment issues, malfunctions, crashes, and unsafe conditions promptly to the Lead, Supervisor, or management; report incidents within 30 minutes or as soon as safely possible.
Keep the work area and manhole area clear, maintain awareness of footing, and keep tools organized.
Complete assigned jobs within scheduled timeframes while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Support the crew with setup, cleanup, and job execution.
Assist the Jet Vac Operator and support cleaning of storm drains, catch basins, culverts, and other drainage systems.
Operate JetVac, CCTV, and related equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, site protocols, and traffic laws.
Perform pre-use and post-use equipment inspections, listen for unusual sounds, and escalate mechanical concerns.
Assist with loading, unloading, and positioning tools and equipment.
Handle hoses, nozzles, and attachments safely and correctly during sewer and storm system cleaning operations.
Maintain professional and respectful interactions with customers, site managers, coworkers, supervisors, and teammates.
Communicate job progress and raise concerns clearly and appropriately.
Follow company policies and local regulations on job sites and public roads.
Complete job logs, inspection checklists, and route-tracking documentation accurately.
Respond appropriately to unexpected issues or changing work conditions, using sound judgment and helping the crew find safe, timely solutions.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance and be prepared to work throughout assigned shifts, adhering to start times, breaks, and end times.