Shop Porter / Custodian

Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 your firstyear

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Company uniforms and company phone

Job summary

Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a dependable Shop Porter to help keep our busy shop, parts areas, and facility grounds clean, organized, and ready for the team. This hands-on role offers indoor and outdoor work supporting technicians and operations.

You’ll perform cleaning, grounds maintenance, basic upkeep, and light forklift/vehicle tasks, thriving in a collaborative environment where punctuality and initiative are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strengths in communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Keep the facility clean, safe, and ready for the team by sweeping floors, trash removal, and general cleaning.
• Pitch in to support shop and warehouse teams with hands-on tasks.
• Maintain grounds: mowing, weed trimming, and outdoor upkeep.
• Assist with minor maintenance such as changing light bulbs and touch-up painting.
• Operate forklift and company vehicle for local pickups (training provided).
• Keep supplies stocked and provide friendly support to staff and customers.

Skills

Forklift certification

Attention to detail

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you someone who takes pride in a job well done and enjoys staying busy throughout the day? Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment is looking for a dependable, self-motivated Shop Porter to help keep our busy shop, parts areas, and facility grounds clean, organized, and ready for the team.

This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety, giving you the opportunity to work both indoors and outdoors while supporting the technicians and the overall operation. From keeping shop areas clean and organized to maintaining the grounds, handling trash, and jumping in to help wherever needed, your work will have a direct impact on keeping the facility running smoothly.

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, proactive, and takes initiative—someone who notices what needs to be done and is happy to jump in. A background in custodial, janitorial, facility maintenance, or other hands‑on work is a plus, but we’re also willing to train the right person.

If you enjoy working with your hands, staying active, and being part of a team where your work is appreciated, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Team MATE?

• Competitive hourly pay:$18-$25/hour, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&DD, short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Two weeks of PTO during your first year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Company uniforms and company phone provided

What You’ll Do:

• Keep the facility clean, safe, and ready for the team by sweeping shop floors, emptying trash, cleaning bathrooms, washing windows, and keeping work areas free of debris
• Pitch in and support the shop and warehouse teams with hands-on tasks such as loading and dumping forklift hoppers, cleaning equipment, keeping technician bays organized, and helping wherever needed
• Maintain the grounds and outdoor areas by mowing, weed trimming, spraying weed killer, and keeping the property looking clean and well maintained
• Help with 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; forklift training/certification will be provided
• Keep cleaning supplies stocked and organized and provide friendly, helpful support to customers, technicians, warehouse staff, and other team members

What We’re Looking For:

• A dependable team player with strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform physical tasks, work indoors and outdoors, and manage a variety of responsibilities
• Forklift certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Communication Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to safely perform the essential functions of the job.
• Effective communication is necessary to understand and follow safety procedures and instructions, communicate with customers and team members, and complete required job-related documentation.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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