Appearance Technician

Tmc Transportation, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tmc Transportation, Inc is seeking an Appearance Technician to wash, detail, and buff trucks, including light maintenance tasks. The role involves scrubbing the exterior, buffing, waxing, interior cleaning, and potential minor tractor/trailer maintenance.

Candidates should be able to follow detailed instructions and communicate effectively with drivers to ensure cleanliness standards are met. The position requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts, with emphasis on safety and quality control in

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Listening skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.