WASHBAY APPEARANCE PREP TECH

Custom Truck One Source            3112 E State Rd 124, Bluffton, IN  46714

Custom Truck One Source has changed the way the industry looks at specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions. With sales, rentals, aftermarket parts and service, equipment customization, re-manufacturing, financing solutions, and asset disposal, our team of experts, vast equipment breadth and integrated network of locations across North America offer superior service and unmatched efficiency for our customers. Your success is what's next with Custom Truck One Source. 

We are looking for a Wash Bay Prep Technician in our Bluffton, IN location! 

SUMMARY

The Wash Bay Appearance Prep Tech role operates under the direction of others to perform basic duties related to the daily production and operations of the truck wash bay in manner that ensures schedules, quality and production while projecting a professional company. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Tracks labor costs per unit to assist in the costing of remanufactured goods.
• Cleans vehicles for pictures, mechanical service, paint & body service and/or delivery to customer.
• Uses high pressure hoses to spray vehicles in order to remove dirt and grease to required standards based production stage vehicles are in. 
• Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses.
• Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards.
• Details vehicles as directed:
• Operates cleaning machines as necessary to perform duties. 
• Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas.
• Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces
• Maintain tools, equipment and shop area for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required tools and equipment within a safe work area.
• Maintains a safe/organized work area to limit risk of accidents or injuries.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:  

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-year experience in similar role or certification from recognized training program, accredited trade school or similar institution

Key Traits

• Must be detail oriented and accurate. 
• Adapting to changing work priorities. 
• Meeting deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to set priorities and maintain effective workflows.
• Working extended or standard hours.
• Active listener with proven ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.    

Skills    

•   Mechanical — Knowledge of basic machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Use of Tools — Basic knowledge or ability to learn about the use of tools common to the trade:

• Power buffers ; Buffing machines; Machine polishers; Portable buffers.
• Power washers and scrubbers

Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

The following are representative of the mental and physical requirements necessary for an applicant perform the essential functions of this role: 

• Attitude: This job requires "people" skills and a genuine desire to service the client.  A positive attitude and willingness to maintain a professional demeanor with clients and team members is essential to this position.
• Attendance – The ability to work as scheduled with punctual attendance 6:00 am-2:30 pm, Monday-Friday plus any additional hours/days necessary in order to meet business demands. 
• Job may be performed under extreme temperature variations and some hazardous conditions, both indoors and outdoors.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; must be able climb and balance on/off trucks, ladders and platforms of heights above 42”, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling throughout an 8-12 hour day, and up to 60 hours per week.  
• Must be able to safely operate equipment at heights up to and exceeding 100 feet.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences and communicate effectively and professionally
• Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Lifting – The ability to bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS 

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Competitive Health Care 
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays 
• STD/ LTD 
• Partner Discounts
• Investment in Employee Development 
• Tuition Reimbursement

Custom Truck One Source provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.