Wash Rack Associate

HOLT CAT; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

HOLT CAT seeks a Wash Rack Associate in Texas to safely wash and clean inventory, using pressure washers and cleaning agents while adhering to guidelines and environmental standards. The role also supports the yard operations team and requires reliable attendance.

Key duties include documenting equipment condition, performing safety trainings, and working with cross-functional teams to maintain cleanliness and readiness for shipping, inspection, or repair.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One or more years of work-related skill or experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow safety guidelines.
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Washes and cleans machines, work tools, or other items using pressure washers, hoses, and cleaning agents.
• Maintains wash rack by properly disposing of waste and ensuring environmental standards are met.
• Documents equipment condition before and after cleaning and notes any issues or repairs.
• Assists with equipment demonstrations and loading/unloading for operations.
• Completes monthly safety trainings and adheres to safety policies at all times.
• Provides support for the yard operations team as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machines operations

Pressure washer usage

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Time management

Multi-tasking

Quality control

Reading/w listening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

N/A

Job description

The Wash Rack Associate is responsible for safely washing and cleaning of inventory. This position relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Additionally, this position serves as local support for the yard operations team.

The incumbent is expected to model the following practices daily:

• Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values.
• Collaborate with key internal and external resources.
• Participate in ongoing self‑development.

Essential Functions

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission.
• Washes and cleans machines, work tools, or other items as necessary to prepare for shipping, inspection, or repair. Uses pressure washers, hoses and cleaning agents to remove dirt, grease, and other contaminants.
• Waste disposal – ensures proper disposal of waste materials generated during the cleaning process; maintains wash rack in alignment with environmental standards.
• Documents the condition of equipment before and after cleaning, noting any issues or repairs needed.
• Assists with equipment demonstrations and loading and unloading of equipment.
• Completes and stays up to date on monthly safety trainings.
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance.
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned to include serving as support for the yard operations team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of machines and their operations.
• General knowledge of pressure washer uses and maintenance.
• First‑class attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational, time‑management, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Quality control analysis skills to evaluate cleanliness of assets.
• Equipment selection skills – determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to perform the job.
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• The ability to read, listen, and understand information and ideas presented in writing and spoken words or sentences.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of work‑related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Travel

• Some overnight travel is required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• This position involves extended periods on your feet.
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Prolonged periods standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, crouching, and twisting.
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climb up and down ladders.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.

Work Environment

• Regularly works outdoors around moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Noise level may be loud at times.
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, steam, high‑pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment.
• Requires wearing proper protective and safety equipment (PPE).
• Significant time spent in confined spaces and/or high places.
• Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.

Disclaimer

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.