Appearance Technician

ISU Research Park; Des Moines (IA); In loco; USD 17.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

TMC in Des Moines, IA seeks an Appearance Technician to wash, detail, and buff trucks and perform light maintenance on tractors and trailers. You will inspect arriving equipment and ensure cleanliness meets established standards, with hands-on cleaning of exteriors and interiors.

The role requires following detailed instructions, strong interpersonal communication with drivers, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while lifting and handling equipment as needed.

Competenze

• High school diploma preferred.
• Valid driver’s license 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 to explain if/how their trucks fail to meet cleanliness standards.

Mansioni

• Assess the conditions of equipment as it arrives (using a checklist) and summarize areas not up to standards.
• Physically scrub and rinse exterior 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.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Communication with drivers

Following detailed instructions

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Formazione

High school diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

# Appearance Technician**Employer**TMC**Posted On**Thursday, November 5, 2026Careers---Location: Des Moines, IA## 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 assignedMINIMUM 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.**