What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Shop Assistant / Porter position at Altom Transport?
Altom Transport is seeking a dependable, hardworking Truck Shop Assistant / Porter to join our growing maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working around trucks, equipment, and mechanics while building a long-term career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and internal growth.
Whether you’re looking to start a career in fleet maintenance or expand your mechanical experience, Altom Transport offers a stable work environment, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
What You’ll DoAs a Truck Shop Assistant, you’ll help keep our maintenance facility running efficiently by supporting our technicians, parts department, and daily shop operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment
- Follow all company safety procedures and immediately report any hazards
- Assist the parts department with receiving, stocking, organizing, and inventory management
- Test, inspect, and track product delivery hoses
- Perform daily yard inspections and report any issues
- Pick up parts and shuttle vehicles as needed
- Learn and utilize the company’s electronic maintenance (ELOG) system
- Maintain the cleanliness of shop grounds and facility
- Operate a forklift safely (training available if needed)
- Assist with snow removal during winter months
- Support spill response efforts at company or customer locations when required
- Work closely with technicians and management to promote a positive team environment
- Perform other shop and facility duties as assigned
- Mechanically inclined with basic maintenance knowledge
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Reliable and dependable attendance
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and stay organized
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Willingness to learn and grow within the company
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to perform physical labor throughout the workday
- Previous maintenance or shop experience
- Forklift experience
- Basic hand tool knowledge
- Experience working around commercial trucks or heavy equipment is a plus
- Background check
- Pre-employment drug screening
- Physical strength and agility assessment
At Altom Transport, our employees are the foundation of our success. We pride ourselves on maintaining a safe workplace, investing in our people, and promoting from within whenever possible.
We Offer- Competitive pay
- Full-time, steady day shift schedule
- Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- Career advancement opportunities
- Stable, family-oriented company with over 45 years of industry leadership
- Supportive team environment focused on safety and success
If you’re ready to join a company where your hard work is appreciated and your career can grow, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Altom Transport team!