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Appearance Technician

Des Moines, IAOnsitePart TimePosted 4 days ago

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Required skills

  • wash
  • detail
  • buff
  • wax
  • trucks
  • high school diploma
  • valid driver's license
  • detailed instructions
  • listening skills
  • communicate effectively

Nice to have

  • light tractor maintenance
  • light trailer maintenance

Role summary

The Appearance Technician is responsible for washing, detailing, and buffing/waxing trucks, with potential for light tractor and/or trailer maintenance. This role involves assessing equipment conditions, performing thorough exterior and interior cleaning, and identifying any necessary re-work to meet cleanliness standards. The position requires a high school diploma (preferred), a valid driver's license, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow detailed instructions, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Physical requirements include working 12-hour shifts, lifting 100lbs, and performing physically demanding tasks like bending, squatting, and climbing.

Job Description:

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.

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