Appearance Technician

Tmc Transportation, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TMC Transportation, Inc. is seeking an Appearance Technician in Des Moines, IA to wash, detail, buff, and wax tractors and trailers. This role involves inspecting equipment, following cleanliness standards, and ensuring a polished exterior.

You will work 12-hour shifts, lift up to 100 lbs, and interact with drivers to explain results. Prior high school diploma and valid driver's license are preferred; safety and quality come first.

Qualifications

• 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 drivers to explain cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Wash, detail, buff and wax trucks and trailers.
• Assess equipment condition and report deficiencies.
• Scrub and clean interior including shampooing carpets as needed.
• Perform minor tractor/trailer maintenance as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.