Fleet Wash Tech - Stockton, CA

Plastic Express•Stockton, CA

1d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Wash Tech is a general labor position responsible for rinsing and cleaning trailer interiors according to established procedures, washing and detailing Plastic Express tractors inside and out, and polishing tractor and trailer wheels and tires. The role also supports terminal cleanliness and housekeeping. Work is performed primarily outdoors in a bulk terminal environment, with exposure to varying weather, noise, dust, cleaning chemicals, moving equipment, and vehicle traffic. The employee must follow safety procedures and use required PPE, including when working at heights on tank trailers with fall protection. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with stated hours of 10:30 to 15:00. Little to no travel is expected, although reliable transportation is required to report to and travel between company locations as needed. Starting compensation is $20–$22 per hour, based on experience. Family health benefit packages, vacation pay, holiday pay, and a company matching 401(k) retirement program are available after 90 days. The hired individual is expected to support Operation Clean Sweep by helping prevent pellet, flake, and powder loss to the environment and promptly cleaning spills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Reliable transportation to report to and travel between company locations as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain terminal-specific safety certifications and training.
Ability to perform physical labor for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
Ability to work at heights using fall protection, bend, and squat under trailers.
Ability to lift and carry up to 56 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to climb ladders and access tank trailer tops using required fall protection.
Ability to wear and use required PPE, including fall protection harnesses, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, work safely in a team environment, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail and work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Ability to prioritize tasks, work with minimal supervision, and communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to operate or learn to operate tractors and trailers in a controlled yard environment.
Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.
Strong work ethic and commitment to safety and quality work.

Nice To Haves

CDL Class A or B; beneficial but not required.
Previous experience in industrial cleaning, truck washing, detailing, or general labor; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Wash and detail tractors inside and out.
Wash trailer interiors, including blowing down or washing them according to established procedures.
Wash out hoses.
Polish and shine tires and wheels.
Sweep and maintain the truck yard.
Clean and maintain the wash area and help maintain terminal cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
Work on top of tank trailers using required fall protection equipment.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
Conduct pre-use inspections of wash equipment, hoses, ladders, and fall protection equipment, and report defects or safety concerns.
Follow trailer washout procedures, customer requirements, and contamination-prevention standards.
Safely operate pressure washers, wash equipment, and other cleaning tools.
Move tractors and trailers within the terminal yard when qualified and authorized.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support Operation Clean Sweep by helping prevent pellet, flake, and powder loss and promptly cleaning spills.