Car Wash Equipment Technician — Installations & Maintenance (On-Call)

Wallis Companies; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallis Companies seeks a Service Technician to install, service, and maintain car wash equipment. You will perform regular maintenance, diagnose issues, and execute repairs while ensuring safety and efficient operations across tunnel wash locations.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 1+ year as a service technician, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for success in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma is required.
• 1+ year experience as a service technician.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be proficient on computer and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work orders are accurately completed at the end of every service call.
• Track vehicle maintenance; schedule and have regular maintenance tasks performed to reduce costly emergency repairs.
• Maintain work area, vehicle and equipment in a clean and orderly condition while following all safety regulations.
• Schedule time to maximize repair time and reduce drive time.
• Maintain and regulate existing car wash equipment.
• Maintain an excellent driving record and follow Vehicle Use Policy while in a Company vehicle.
• Ask questions to understand Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and understand his/her contribution to the BSC.
• Perform diagnosis as requested and perform repairs within scope of capabilities and time constraints
• Maintain regular attendance and follow designated safety practices.
• Perform other duties not listed as required.
• Report to the Operations Manager any equipment issues that will result in the expenditure of funds above and beyond what is acceptable.
• Communicate to Operations Manager any customer service issues or any potential safety hazards.
• Report any personal injuries or any damage done to company property or vehicles within policy timeframes.
• Effectively communicate repair status to location Manager and Operations Manager.
• Provide on-call and after hours service when needed.
• Exhibit a professional, customer friendly and helpful attitude while on the job.
• Report to work in company approved uniform.
• Finish each call with an explanation of the repair and a completed service ticket.
• Performs on-site inventory and keep replacement items stocked, both in service vehicle and at wash locations.
• Perform repair tasks in a manner that reduces wash downtime and customer wash process.
• Treat fellow workers with respect and work to consistently produce high quality results.
• Bring forward operational efficiency ideas to the Operations Manager and/or the BSC team.
• Attend continuing education workshops, seminars and study manuals pertaining to job classification.
• Stay abreast of current trends in the industry.
• Develops and maintains skills necessary to be successful in this position.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings.
• Ensure all protocols are followed in the event of an accident.
• Work diligently to correct safety deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Report all work-related injuries and/or property damage accidents immediately.
• Complete safety training required.
• Inform supervisor of unsafe conditions and behaviors, and recommend solutions to correct or eliminate them.
• Maintain required driver’s license and drive defensively.
• Repair and install car wash equipment.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Ensure work orders are completed with a detailed description regarding services performed.
• Maintain an excellent driving record and follow Vehicle Use Policy while in a Company vehicle.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Use considerable judgment when performing and planning to perform task.
• Must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Technical aptitude

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Related field training

Tools

Car wash equipment

Ladder safety

Telephone

General servicing tools

Job description

Wallis Companies seeks a Service Technician to install, service, and maintain car wash equipment. You will perform regular maintenance, diagnose issues, and execute repairs while ensuring safety and efficient operations across tunnel wash locations.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 1+ year as a service technician, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for success in this on-site role.