Overnight Parking Lot Porter Non-Driver - Full-Time

Sweeping Corporation of America•Chattanooga, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA) is hiring a full-time Overnight Parking Lot Porter in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The role helps keep commercial properties clean, safe, and welcoming by servicing assigned shopping centers and parking lots, emptying trash receptacles, and collecting litter and debris. The posting describes this as a non-driver position, although its daily-impact description says the porter will drive a company pickup truck. This third-shift role involves reviewing and completing assigned routes, performing equipment inspections, operating equipment safely, handling materials correctly, documenting work, and promptly reporting issues or incidents. Porters are expected to maintain professional communication, adapt to changing conditions, and attend work reliably. Compensation is $17 per hour, with eligibility for a first pay increase after six months. Travel is minimal (1–10%).

Requirements

Ability to read; no education credential is required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must maintain an acceptable driving record and 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, and safety concerns.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds at varying heights, including overhead.
Ability to use specialized equipment, hand controls, and foot controls, with fine motor skills.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including high-visibility apparel and eye, ear, hand, foot, head, lung, and skin protection.

Nice To Haves

One year of driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and ensure safety features are operational before beginning a route.
Review assigned routes before departure, ask questions when route details or expectations are unclear, and complete jobs within the allotted time while maintaining quality.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently, following traffic laws, company safety procedures, and site-specific protocols, with additional caution in inclement weather or challenging conditions.
Handle materials safely and follow appropriate procedures for material types and disposal sites.
Report equipment issues, malfunctions, near misses, crashes, and injuries within 30 minutes or as soon as safely possible; promptly escalate work issues and safety concerns to management.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients when needed.
Accurately complete required logs, manifests, and forms.
Respond appropriately to changes and challenges and identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Report to work on time and as scheduled, remain prepared throughout assigned shifts, and adhere reliably to start times, breaks, and end times.
Service assigned shopping centers and parking lots, empty trash receptacles, and collect litter and debris.