Steam Bay Technician — Clean, Degrease & Prep Trucks

Housby Mack, Inc; Marquisville (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

9 Paid Holidays

PTO after first year

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Housby is seeking a reliable Steam Bay Technician to clean and degrease commercial trucks, mixers, and heavy equipment before inspection, repair, or paint. The role supports production by ensuring clean, inspection-ready units ahead of the VDA schedule.

Responsibilities include degreasing, washing, reporting damage, updating job status, and safely operating steamers and cleaners. A High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of vehicle washing, detailing, power washing, industrial cleaning, or similar manual-labor experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, punctuality, and pride in workmanship.
• Ability to follow priorities, work with minimal supervision, and communicate conditions that could delay inspection or production.
• Basic mechanical awareness is preferred.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and dependable transportation to and from work.
• Demonstrates Housby's Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize vehicles according to the VDA and production schedule and complete cleaning before the scheduled appointment or repair start.
• Thoroughly degrease, wash, and clean damaged and inspection areas so estimators and technicians can accurately identify visible and concealed conditions.
• Report visible damage, fluid leaks, loose components, unsafe conditions, or other concerns discovered during cleaning.
• Confirm each unit is sufficiently clean and ready for VDA before releasing it from the steam bay.
• Record when units enter and leave the bay and accurately update assigned work and job status.
• Operate hot-water steamers, pressure washers, degreasing tools, and cleaning-chemical systems safely and efficiently.
• Inspect hoses, fittings, guards, and equipment before use and complete routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Keep the steam bay clean, organized, and free of unnecessary vehicles.
• Drive units into and out of the steam bay when authorized and coordinate daily priorities with the production team.
• Follow chemical labels, safety data sheets, wastewater, drainage, environmental, PPE, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Assist with approved body-shop support tasks when the steam schedule is current and as directed by the production foreman.
• Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, equipment readiness, and a safe, organized bay.
• Must follow the company's safety rules and policies.
• Maintain a professional image at all times.

Skills

Vehicle washing

Detailing

Power washing

Industrial cleaning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Housby is seeking a reliable Steam Bay Technician to clean and degrease commercial trucks, mixers, and heavy equipment before inspection, repair, or paint. The role supports production by ensuring clean, inspection-ready units ahead of the VDA schedule.

Responsibilities include degreasing, washing, reporting damage, updating job status, and safely operating steamers and cleaners. A High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required.