What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Porter position at Truck Centers, Inc.?
Company Description
About Truck Centers, Inc.
For over 50 years, three generations have led Truck Centers, Inc. from a single store dealership into our current network of ten, full-service dealerships and two auxiliary locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri proudly representing the Freightliner and Western Star truck brands. Our team has remained dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service in an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and a communal spirit of giving back. To learn more about us, visit truckcentersinc.com.
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Service Porter at TCI!
Are you a dependable, hard-working individual who thrives in a hands-on environment? Truck Centers, Inc. is looking for a Service Porter to play a crucial role in supporting our service team and keeping our shop running smoothly. As a Service Porter, you'll be key in maintaining the day-to-day operations, assisting technicians, and ensuring our facilities and equipment are clean, organized, and safe.
*This position will work Monday-Friday, wither 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Maintain a clean and organized shop and dealership grounds to ensure a safe workspace for everyone.
- Develop and stick to a maintenance checklist for regular tasks.
- Sort and haul recyclables, scrap metal, and refuse to the appropriate disposal areas.
- Keep an eye on waste fluid and metal containers and coordinate disposal with vendors when needed.
- Sweep, mop, scrub floors, and clean storage areas, workbenches, and other surfaces.
- Clean and maintain essential shop equipment, including flywheel machines, sandblasters, forklifts, shop presses, wheel lifts, and alignment machines.
- Assist service technicians with tasks to help them complete their work safely and efficiently.
- Deliver parts to bays as needed to support technicians working on critical repairs.
This role will give you a firsthand look at the operations of a busy truck dealership and show you how high-quality work contributes to a safe, productive environment. If you’re ready to jump in, learn, and be part of an amazing team, we’d love to hear from you!
Qualifications
What We're Looking For:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Driver's License and ability to meet insurance requirements is not required but is highly preferred
- Fork truck certification and/or heavy equipment operating experience is a plus
- Proven mechanical aptitude and dexterity with tools and shop equipment
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment is essential
- Knowledge of shop safety policies and basic hand tool operation
- Ability to understand written directions and formulas to mix cleaning solutions and chemicals
- Resourceful, collaborative team player who also thrives independently and can prioritize multiple projects with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Must participate in a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance with 3 plan options to choose from, Vision Insurance, and Dental Insurance
- Paid time off including paid volunteer time
- Disability insurance
- FSA and HSA options
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Maternity leave
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- Company paid uniforms
- Company paid boot allowance
Additional Information
Truck Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
We believe in the Hire to Retire philosophy and invest in individuals that we believe will be valuable assets to TCI and our customers for years to come. Thus, we want to help you live well through personal and professional growth plus a multitude of benefits.
