Appearance Technician at TMC Transportation, Des Moines, IA

Appearance Technician at TMC Transportation in Des Moines, IA. Part-time. Est. up to $40k. Apply with swipeandhired.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The primary function of an Appearance Technician is to wash, detail, and buff/wax trucks. This may include light tractor and/or trailer maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in learning the fundamentals of Class 8 on-highway preventative maintenance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess the conditions of equipment as it arrives (using a checklist) and summarize any areas that are not up to specified standards
• Physically scrub and rinse entire outside of equipment, including buffing and waxing as needed
• Clean all parts of interior, including shampooing carpeted areas as necessary
• Minor tractor and/or trailer maintenance as needed
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including good listening skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the drivers in order to explain if/how their trucks fail to meet cleanliness standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts.
• Must be able to lift 100lbs. above head.
• Must be able to bend and squat for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb on/off tractors and trailers throughout the shift.
• Must be quality driven and able to determine when cleaning, buffing, and waxing is completed according to standard; must be able to identify when re-work is necessary.

TMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.