Transportation Technician

Carthagesystem; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Carthagesystem is seeking a Transportation Technician to thoroughly sanitize livestock trailers, goosenecks, and related wash bays on site in Walkerville, MI. You will operate power washing equipment, manage trailer flow through wash bays, and ensure all safety procedures are followed.

Responsibilities include inspecting washed trailers, maintaining equipment, and assisting with maintenance or troubleshooting as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred OR
• 1-2 years pressure washer experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand clean vs dirty areas and follow procedures
• Operate power washing systems and pressure wash trailers inside and out
• Maintain wash bays and dryer bay cleanliness and operability
• Operate tractor to move trailers into/out of wash bays
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE
• Inspect trailers after washing and report wear or needed replacements
• Assist supervisor with troubleshooting power washer or equipment

Skills

Pressure washing

Operate tractors/trucks safely

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Regular Full-time Manual Labor Walkerville, MI, US

TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN

Truck Wash

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The Transportation Technician's primary responsibility is to ensure the complete sanitation of all livestock trailers, goosenecks, feed trucks, and wash bays. The Transportation Technician must adhere to company standard operating procedures and is expected to follow all safety protocols developed and implemented. The Transportation Technician must also keep company equipment and facilities in good condition.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands the concept of clean and dirty area’s and what procedures have to be followed when going from one area to the other
• Understands and operates the power washing cleaning systems
• Pressure washes trailers from top to bottom, inside and out in a timely manner and efficiently
• Ensures wash bays and dryer bay clean at all times
• Operates the dryer chamber
• Pulls trailers in and out of wash bays and dryer chamber utilizing company tractor
• Operates tractors and trucks in safe manner to avoid damage to property and equipment
• Complies with the company standard operating procedures and wears personal protective equipment
• Understands and apply the cleaning protocol
• Inspects trailers after washing to ensure it meets company standards
• Inspects all high pressure hose and fittings periodically for cuts or wear and reports to ECS manager of any that are in need of replacing to prevent personal injury
• Washes winter panels when necessary
• Follows safety procedures when applying chemicals
• Sets thermostats at regular temperature throughout winter months
• Seeks guidance from supervisor when troubleshooting power washer or mechanical equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

EDUCATATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred OR
• 1-2 years pressure washer experience

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to perform repeated dynamic movements from below to above shoulder height
• Ability to lift over 50lbs
• Have and increased level of fitness that will focus on cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility
• Ability to work independently and follow directions
• Must be able to kneel, squat, bend frequently for extended periods of time