Yard Worker

Job Title:

Day Yard Worker – Full-Time

Location:

San Diego, CA

Hours:

1st Shift

Compensation: $20-$22/ Hour

Travel:
Minimal (1-10%)

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.

As our next Yard Worker, you'll help keep our facility, fleet, and outdoor work spaces clean, organized, and ready for daily operations. In this role, you'll perform general yard maintenance, wash and prepare company vehicles, transport parts, and support the maintenance team by ensuring our yard remains safe, functional, and professional.

• Maintain the cleanliness of the yard, parking lot, and surrounding outdoor areas by removing debris, sweeping, organizing materials, and ensuring the property remains safe and presentable.
• Wash, clean, and detail both the interior and exterior of street sweepers, trucks, and other fleet vehicles to maintain a clean, professional appearance and prepare equipment for daily operations.
• Safely transport parts, supplies, and equipment throughout the facility and between designated locations using a company pickup truck or other approved vehicles.
• Inspect work areas before beginning tasks, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and follow all company safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Immediately report equipment issues, incidents, or safety concerns and accurately complete required logs and paperwork.
• Respond to changing operational needs, assist with additional yard or facility tasks as assigned, and maintain regular, dependable attendance.

• Education:
  
  Ability to read.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience as a yard worker, laborer, porter, or in a similar outdoor maintenance role is preferred but not required.
• 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.

• Consistently follow safety procedures, conduct required inspections, operate equipment responsibly, and comply with all traffic, site, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and execute work efficiently and accurately, adapt to changing conditions, and maintain regular, dependable attendance.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors and team members, represent the Company appropriately, and promptly report equipment issues, incidents, or safety concerns.

• Frequent work outdoors with exposure to weather, changing temperatures, dust, debris, vehicle traffic, and moving equipment.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout the workday with occasional climbing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, gripping, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, maintain attention to detail, demonstrate situational awareness, and safely perform assigned tasks.
• Regular operation of company pickup trucks, pressure washers, cleaning equipment, hand tools, and other yard maintenance equipment.
• Required use of appropriate PPE, including high-visibility apparel, eye protection, gloves, hearing protection, work boots, and other protective equipment as required.

• 401(k) with Match:
  Retirement savings plan.
• Weekly Pay:
  Consistent weekly payments with on-demand pay options.
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance:
  Comprehensive benefits to support you and your family’s well‑being.
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability:
  Coverage for unexpected health events.
• Indemnity Insurance:
  Extra protection for life’s unexpected detours.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays:
  Scheduled downtime for rest and recovery.
• Training Programs:
  Opportunities for learning and career advancement.
• Team Focus:
  Culture of collaboration and customer service.
• A Culture that Cares:
  Respect, safety, and growth are the foundation of our organization.

SCA is a Military‑Friendly Employer and encourages veterans, military spouses, and families to apply. SCA is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on age, race, color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected status. The protection of your personal data is important to us; your data will be used only in the application process and will not be 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.