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TMC Transportation

Appearance Technician

TMC Transportation, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319


TMC Transportation

is the nation's largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company. Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. If you're seeking a rewarding career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and dedication to quality and customer service, then join us in our

Destination of Excellence.

TMC Offers:

Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) PlanEmployee Ownership - ESOP!TMC Transportation

has an immediate

full-time

and part-time

opening for an

Appearance Technician

working out of our office in

Des Moines, Iowa.

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 standardsPhysically scrub and rinse entire outside of equipment, including buffing and waxing as neededClean all parts of interior, including shampooing carpeted areas as necessaryMinor tractor and/or trailer maintenance as neededOther 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.