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# Shop Porter / Custodian at Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment

- **Company:** Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment
- **Location:** Clinton Maryland, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-08-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/teammate/jobs/5395494008

## Job description

Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment

Shop Porter | Clinton, MD

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!

Ready to GEAR UP for success? Apply today and join our team!

Why Join Team MATE?

- Competitive hourly pay: $22-$26/hour, based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Two weeks of PTO during your first year
- $200 annual boot allowance
- 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.

## About Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment is a heavy-duty truck and equipment sales, service, and parts provider serving commercial and municipal fleets across the Mid-Atlantic United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Easton, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 1985 (originally as Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems)
- **Founders**: Rich Hood

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Commercial and Industrial Machinery Maintenance, Heavy Truck & Equipment Sales & Service, Waste Management Equipment
- **Target customers**: B2B — fleet operators, municipalities, waste management companies, construction firms, and other commercial entities requiring heavy truck and equipment maintenance and repair.
- **Mission statement**: "To provide quality equipment and service solutions that enable our customers to focus on their business, not their equipment."

## Products & Services
- **Sales**: New and used heavy trucks, trailers, and industrial equipment (including refuse trucks, knuckleboom trucks, compactors, balers, and street sweepers).
- **Service**: Expert maintenance, diagnostics, and urgent repairs for all types of industrial trucks and trailers. Hydraulic repair and field service equipment repair are also offered.
- **Parts**: A vast inventory of quality parts for trucks and heavy equipment to keep fleets operational.
- **Fleet Services**: Comprehensive fleet support including routine upkeep, emergency repairs, and preventative maintenance programs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding — Not applicable (bootstrapped/growth via operations). The company operates 8 fully staffed service locations across Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available. The company serves customers including Republic Services, WM (Waste Management), and other major waste and logistics firms. [LinkedIn]
- **Growth Signals**: The company has expanded from a single office in 1985 to 8 service locations and 9 offices across 5 states. Active job postings have increased +66.7% year-over-year [LinkedIn], indicating ongoing hiring demand.

## Competitive Advantages
- **One-stop shop**: Offers sales, service, and parts under one roof, simplifying fleet management for customers.
- **Regional depth**: Eight fully staffed service locations provide convenient, local access across the Mid-Atlantic, reducing downtime for fleets.
- **Specialized expertise**: Deep experience with waste and refuse equipment (compactors, balers, street sweepers) as well as general heavy truck and trailer repair.
- **Long-standing reputation**: Founded in 1985, the company has over 35 years of industry experience and a loyal customer base.

## Strategic Focus
- **Geographic expansion**: Continued growth of branch locations and service footprint across the Mid-Atlantic region.
- **Talent development**: Emphasizes internal promotions, on-the-job training, and career advancement to build a skilled, long-tenured workforce. [Greenhouse]
- **Customer-centric service**: Focus on maximizing fleet uptime and minimizing operating costs for customers through proactive maintenance and rapid repair.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: The company promotes a culture of collaboration, service, and excellence. Values include teamwork, support, and high performance. [mid-atlantictruckandequipment.com]
- **Career growth**: Strong emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement. The company states it aims to be a "lifelong career destination" for employees. [Greenhouse]
- **Training**: On-the-job training opportunities are provided to help employees grow and ensure safety. [mid-atlantictruckandequipment.com]
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits package including: Company-provided uniforms, quarterly tool allowance, annual boot allowance, paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, FMLA, Employee Assistance Program, Health Reimbursement Account, and professional development funding. [mid-atlantictruckandequipment.com]
- **Work environment**: Hands-on, skilled trades environment with roles for diesel mechanics, welders, field service technicians, delivery drivers, and corporate support staff (accounting, HR, sales). [Greenhouse]
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Roles are primarily on-site at branch locations (Easton, MD; Clinton, MD; Chesapeake, VA; Hampton, VA; Salem, VA; Cheswick, PA; New Castle, DE; Manassas, VA; and others). Corporate roles are based in Easton, MD.

## Sources
1. [Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment Official Website](https://www.mid-atlantictruckandequipment.com/)
2. [Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment About Page](https://www.mid-atlantictruckandequipment.com/about)
3. [Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment Careers Page (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/teammate)
4. [Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mid-atlantic-truck-and-equipment)
5. [Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment Join Our Team Page](https://www.mid-atlantictruckandequipment.com/join-our-team)

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