How to hire a street sweeper operator

How to hire a street sweeper operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step street sweeper operator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a street sweeper operator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new street sweeper operator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the street sweeper operator you need to hire. Certain street sweeper operator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   No

   A street sweeper operator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, street sweeper operators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents street sweeper operator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Street Sweeper Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Street Sweeper Operator		$11-51
   Motor Transport Operator	A motor transport operator is responsible for the maintenance of wheel vehicles for carrying goods and personnel safely from one place to another. Motor transport operators must have a broad knowledge of the mechanical industry to operate wheel vehicles and conduct repairs for malfunctions and engine faults... Show more	$11-51
   Vehicle Operator	The vehicle operator focuses on operating various kinds of vehicles, ranging from 4-wheels to heavy trucks and vans. Usually, vehicle operators deliver supplies, materials, and personnel to the intended destination... Show more	$11-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CDL
   • Sweepers
   • City Streets
   • Traffic Control
   • Snow Plow
   • Water Tanks
   • Blowers
   • Snow Removal
   • Leaf Blower

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate various models of street sweepers to dispatch sites which include construction, shopping malls, sports stadiums, mass merchandisers.
   • Transport patients involuntarily commit for alcohol/drug related/crime/abuse to rehabilitation facilities.
   • Transport patients involuntarily commit for alcohol/drug related/crime/abuse to rehabilitation facilities.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your street sweeper operator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A street sweeper operator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, street sweeper operators' average salary in iowa is 58% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level street sweeper operators earn 78% less than senior-level street sweeper operators.
   • Certifications. A street sweeper operator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a street sweeper operator's salary.

   Average street sweeper operator salary

   $51,530yearly

   $24.77 hourly rate

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   Entry-level street sweeper operator salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a street sweeper operator job description

   A good street sweeper operator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a street sweeper operator job description:

   Street sweeper operator job description example

   We are a street sweeping company that values our team and appreciates their efforts. This 40-hour/week position works the graveyard shift of 8:30pm 5am , as well as required overtime. Although we work most holidays and weekends, we are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. This graveyard position is starting at $14/hour. C olonial life insurance benefits (life, accident, and dental), vacation time, company-provided uniforms, overtime opportunities, and a bonus program. We also make it easy to apply! If this Overnight Street Sweeper Operator opportunity has your attention, please continue reading!

   
   

   ABOUT SWEEP MASTERS

   Since 1998, we have proudly cleaned up our community. We are a locally owned small business that continually provides quality street sweeping and property maintenance services, as well as excellent customer service for our clients in Lower Alabama and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We have been recognized as a WSA Feature Contractor, are members of the North American Power Sweeping Association and the World Sweeping Association and are the only NAPSA Certified Sweeping Company in the area!

   Our success and accolades would not be possible without our dedicated staff. For their commitment to safety, their professionalism, and their exceptional customer service, we happily offer competitive compensation and a supportive company culture.

   
   

   ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

   We are looking for someone who is motivated to do quality work and enjoys working at night. Ask yourself: Are you a positive team player who also enjoys working independently ? Are you mechanically inclined? Do you thrive under deadlines? Are you looking to work for a company that values your contributions and your ability to stay up in the wee hours of the night? If so, we want to meet you!

   
   

   WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU AS OUR OVERNIGHT STREET SWEEPER OPERATOR

   As a Overnight Street Sweeper Operator for us, you clean parking lots and roadways through the operation of sweeper trucks and a backpack blowers. You enjoy being alert during the graveyard hours as you drive and maintain your assigned parking lots and roadways. There is nothing more beautiful than the swish and swoosh of the broom against the cement. Keeping safety in mind, you do your part to keep yourself and your equipment out of harm's way. By keeping our clients' parking lots and roadways spotless, you feel a great sense of accomplishment and pride. Efficient and thorough street sweeping efforts on your part are the foundation of our business reputation. If you can do this and meet the following requirements, apply today!

   • 24 years or older
   • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
   • Cell phone is mandatory to download work related apps
   • Ability to stay awake and alert during graveyard hours
   • Physical ability to perform the functions of this street sweeping position, including lifting 50 lbs
   • Tech savvy, can navigate required apps
   • Have reliable transportation to get to and from work
   • Please do not apply if you are looking for a second job due to extensive overnight driving!

   
   

   APPLY NOW

   Are you honest and dependable? Do you have great communication skills, both verbal and written? Do you present yourself professionally? Do you take pride in your work? If you answered yes, apply now using our initial quick and easy mobile-optimized application .

   Location: 39563

   
   
   

   
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right street sweeper operator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your street sweeper operator job on Zippia to find and recruit street sweeper operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting street sweeper operators requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new street sweeper operator

   Once you've found the street sweeper operator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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