Shop Porter / Custodian

Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment • Chesapeake, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment is hiring a dependable, self-motivated Shop Porter to help keep its shop, parts areas, facility, and grounds clean, organized, safe, and ready for the team. This hands-on role includes indoor and outdoor work and supports technicians, warehouse staff, customers, and other team members. The employer is willing to train the right person; a background in custodial, janitorial, facility maintenance, or other hands-on work is a plus.

The position includes cleaning shop and facility areas, assisting shop and warehouse teams with hands-on tasks, maintaining outdoor grounds, completing basic facility upkeep, and operating a forklift and company vehicle to move materials and make local parts pickups. Forklift training and certification will be provided. The role requires sufficient English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension to safely perform essential duties, follow instructions and safety procedures, communicate with others, and complete job-related documentation.

The position is in Chesapeake, Virginia. Hourly pay is $18–$25, based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with company match; two weeks of PTO during the first year; a $200 annual boot allowance; an Employee Assistance Program; an Employee Referral Program; and company uniforms and a company phone.

Requirements

• Dependable team player with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, work indoors and outdoors, and manage a variety of responsibilities.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to safely perform essential job functions, follow safety procedures and instructions, communicate with customers and team members, and complete job-related documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain certification; training/certification will be provided.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Background in custodial, janitorial, facility maintenance, or other hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Sweep shop floors, empty trash, clean bathrooms, wash windows, and keep work areas free of debris.
• Support shop and warehouse teams by loading and dumping forklift hoppers, cleaning equipment, organizing technician bays, and helping wherever needed.
• Maintain grounds and outdoor areas by mowing, weed trimming, spraying weed killer, and keeping the property clean and well maintained.
• Perform basic facility upkeep, including changing light bulbs, touch-up painting, and other minor maintenance tasks.
• Operate a forklift and company vehicle to move materials and equipment and make local parts pickups.
• Keep cleaning supplies stocked and organized.
• Provide friendly, helpful support to customers, technicians, warehouse staff, and other team members.
• Follow safety procedures and instructions and complete required job-related documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Two weeks of PTO during the first year.
• $200 annual boot allowance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Company uniforms and company phone provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED