Service Porter
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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

TCI is seeking a hard-working, efficient individual to join our team as a Service Porter. The Porter is a vital member of our Service team and is responsible for the day-to-day shop maintenance, tooling and equipment cleaning, and providing general assistance to technicians. This role will introduce you to the day-to-day operations of a high-volume truck dealership and demonstrate the importance of high-quality, dependable work to promote a safe, organized work environment.

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
• OEM and vendor certification training at no cost through our state-of-the-art Training Center at our Troy & South Bend campuses to maintain your certifications and obtain new ones
• Tool insurance at no cost
• Company-supplied specialty tooling

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Clean shop and campus grounds of dealership daily to maintain an orderly, safe work environment and debris-free grounds according to company policy.
• Develop or maintain a scheduled maintenance checklist for routine tasks.
• Sort recyclables, non-recyclables, scrap metal, and refuse and haul to appropriate disposal areas.
• Monitor status of waste fluids and metal containers. Coordinate with proper vendors for disposal, when required.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub flooring as well as clean storage shelves, workbenches, and horizontal surfaces.
• Clean and maintain large shop equipment, including but not limited to flywheel machines, sandblasters, forklifts, shop presses, wheel lifts, and alignment machines.
• Assist Service techs or other personnel as requested for safe and successful completion of their duties.
• Deliver parts to bays, if requested, to help keep technicians working on critical jobs.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.
• 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

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. In addition to multiple comprehensive healthcare packages including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, we offer flexible spending accounts for healthcare costs or dependent care, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, disability insurance, AD&D coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, health and wellness incentive programs, employee assistance program, training and career development opportunities, alternative work arrangements, volunteer time off, tiered PTO system, service awards, competitive salary, uniforms, technician tool insurance, and a family-first, team environment.