Service Porter

Truck Centers, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance with 3 plan options

Paid time off including paid volunteer

Disability insurance

FSA and HSA options

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

Maternity leave

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Company paid uniforms

Boot allowance

Job summary

Truck Centers, Inc. is seeking a dependable Service Porter to support our service team and keep the shop running smoothly in a busy truck dealership environment.

You will help with daily operations, assist technicians, maintain a clean, organized workspace, and ensure safety and efficiency while parts are delivered to bays for critical repairs. This role offers steady, daytime hours at our St. Louis area locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification or heavy equipment experience a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude with tools and shop equipment.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment essential.
• Knowledge of shop safety policies and basic hand tools.
• Ability to understand written directions and mix cleaning solutions and chemicals.
• Resourceful, collaborative team player who can also work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Must participate in a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driver's License

Forklift Certification

Mechanical Aptitude

Shop Safety

Cleaning Equipment Operation

Written Instructions & Chemistry

Team Player & Multi-tasking

Background Check & Drug Screen

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

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 proudly representing Freightliner and Western Star trucks in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. 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

Company Description

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 proudly representing Freightliner and Western Star trucks in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. 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

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.

Join Our Team as a Service Porter at TCI!

Shift Available

• This position will work Monday-Friday, 7am-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!

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 and drug screen.

WHAT WE OFFER

Pay range: $15.45 - $23.17 per hour

• 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 regards 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.