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Truck Washer roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf. Finding employers willing to sponsor and navigate that filing is the core challenge this page addresses.
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INTRODUCTION
Ready to accelerate your career while helping our customers move forward? As a Fleet Maintenance Fueler Washer at Penske, you’ll do exactly that. You will make sure vehicles are fueled, clean and safe before they hit the road again. You will be the face of Penske—the person greeting our customers when they arrive and the one sending them off with a smile.
Why join Penske as a Fleet Maintenance Fueler Washer, you ask? It’s simple. Maybe you’ve always had an interest in vehicle maintenance but haven’t had the chance to pursue it. This is the perfect place to start. No experience is required. We will introduce you to our vehicle maintenance processes. We will teach you how to use our leading-edge technology. In fact, the training and experience you get here will help you advance to become a technician. And you’ll get to do that learning at a company that offers career stability and competitive benefits. Talk about an amazing opportunity.
It’s about going above and beyond for our customers—the way Penske goes above and beyond for you. It’s about building meaningful relationships. It’s about keeping our customers moving forward.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Greeting our customers and making sure they have a great experience as you fuel and wash vehicles
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Performing vehicle readiness inspections to make sure tires, fluids, and other basic maintenance items are done
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Helping make sure our facilities are clean, safe environments for our customers and associates
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Building your skills through training and hands-on coaching to perform minor repairs such as installing mounted tires, replacing or rotating tires and performing preventive maintenance repairs
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Completing other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
WHY PENSKE IS FOR YOU
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Competitive starting salary
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Shift Premiums: 2nd shift ($2.50/hr), and 3rd shift ($3.50/hr)
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Career stability
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Opportunity for growth
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Excellent benefits, including lots of time off
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Strong, well-rounded training programs
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Advanced vehicle maintenance technology
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Location and schedule flexibility
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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High school diploma, equivalent, or prior work experience preferred
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Valid driver’s license required
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Excellent customer service and communication skills
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The ability to work well as part of a team
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The ability and willingness to work outside
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Basic mechanical ability and tool usage (preferred)
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Basic computer skills
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The associate will be required to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management
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The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practice.
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Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
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As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes: an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
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Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background screening (to include criminal checks, past employment and education), the ability to pass a drug screen and physical as required by the Department of Transportation, and potential travel within a near geography for training are required.
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Physical Requirements
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of time throughout their scheduled working period.
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The associate is required to use their hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwise operate required tools or controls.
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The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms.
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The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions.
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Given the frequent movement of large trucks through the workplace, the associate must be able to see and hear in order to safely navigate the work environment.
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The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg. This position also requires the ability to push/pull truck tires on a regular basis that exceed 100 pounds.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
ABOUT PENSKE TRUCK LEASING/TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success.
LOCATION
1150 60th St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
JOB CATEGORY
Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics/Technicians
JOB FAMILY
Vehicle Maintenance
ADDRESS
1150 60th St SW
PRIMARY LOCATION
US-MI-Byron Center
EMPLOYER
Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
REQ ID
2606063
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Verify your work history documentation now
PERM applications require the employer to define minimum job requirements. If your truck washing experience spans multiple short-term jobs, gather pay stubs, reference letters, and employer contact details before you start applying.
Target large fleet operators and logistics companies
Trucking carriers, freight terminals, and logistics hubs with 50-plus vehicles are more likely to have established HR processes and prior PERM filing experience than small independent wash bays.
Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Truck Washer openings by green card sponsorship history, saving you the time of cold-applying to employers who have never filed a PERM for this role.
Ask employers about prevailing wage compliance upfront
PERM requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your location. Cross-check the posted rate against the OFLC Wage Search tool before accepting an offer to confirm the employer's filing won't stall.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline before you sign
DOL requires employers to complete a formal recruitment period, typically 30 to 60 days, before filing PERM. Budget at least 12 to 18 months from offer to approved I-140, plus additional time if USCIS issues a request for evidence.
Confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals that an employer has a compliance infrastructure for immigration paperwork. Employers unfamiliar with employment verification systems often lack the internal processes needed to manage a multi-year PERM sponsorship.
Green Card Truck Washer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Truck Washer role qualify for an employment-based green card?
Yes. Truck Washer positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or unskilled worker category, depending on how the employer defines the role's requirements. The employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to show no qualified U.S. worker is available, then submits an I-140 petition to USCIS. Your green card path depends on that filing succeeding and your priority date becoming current.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa requiring a specialty occupation, which Truck Washer roles generally do not meet. EB-3 green card sponsorship is permanent, does not require a specialty degree, and has no annual lottery. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current, meaning you can move through the process without multi-year backlogs. The trade-off is that PERM is employer-driven and takes longer to initiate.
Which types of employers actually sponsor green cards for Truck Washer positions?
Large trucking carriers, regional freight distributors, municipal fleet operations, and commercial vehicle maintenance facilities are the most active sponsors. Employers with established HR teams and prior PERM filing history are more likely to have the administrative capacity to manage the process. Smaller independent wash operations rarely have the infrastructure to run a multi-stage PERM recruitment campaign.
How can I find Truck Washer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by green card sponsorship, so you're not manually sorting through postings that don't include EB-3 support. Targeting employers with documented PERM filing history for this role saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking HR about sponsorship after the fact.
What is the O*NET classification for Truck Washer, and does it affect my green card filing?
O*NET classifies Truck Washer roles under vehicle cleaning and maintenance occupations, which informs how DOL categorizes the position during PERM review. Your employer's attorney will reference the O*NET job zone and Standard Occupational Classification code when preparing the PERM application. A mismatch between the advertised duties and the O*NET profile can trigger a DOL audit, so the job description needs to match what you actually do.