Fleet Wash Technician - Baytown, TX

Plastic Express•Baytown, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Plastic Express is hiring a Fleet Wash Technician for a general labor role at its Baytown, Texas location. The position involves rinsing trailer interiors according to specific procedures; washing and detailing tractors inside and out; cleaning trailers, hoses, wheels, and tires; and maintaining the truck yard and wash area. The role requires working on top of tank trailers with required fall protection, following safety and washout procedures, inspecting equipment, and helping maintain terminal cleanliness. Qualified and authorized employees may move tractors and trailers within the terminal yard. This is a safety-sensitive position performed primarily outdoors in a bulk terminal environment, with exposure to changing weather, noise, dust, cleaning chemicals, moving equipment, and vehicle traffic. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays required. Little to no travel is expected. Plastic Express has operated since 1970 and provides bulk trucking, terminal, packaging, and warehousing services to the plastics industry. The company operates 22 full-service facilities, more than 40 bulk terminals, and 52 railcar terminals, and owns and operates roughly 250 trucks. It is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has more than 600 employees nationwide. The hired individual is expected to support Plastic Express’ Environmental Promise and Operation Clean Sweep by taking steps to prevent pellet, flake, and powder loss into the environment and ensuring spills are promptly and effectively cleaned up.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Reliable transportation to report to work and travel between company locations as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain terminal-specific safety certifications and training.
Ability to perform physical labor for at least 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 personal protective equipment, including fall protection harnesses, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a safe manner.
Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, prioritize tasks, and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to 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 tractor and trailer tires and wheels.
Sweep and maintain the truck yard.
Clean and maintain the wash area and support terminal housekeeping standards.
Work on top of tank trailers while using required fall protection equipment.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
Inspect wash equipment, hoses, ladders, and fall protection equipment before use, 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.
Support Operation Clean Sweep by preventing pellet, flake, and powder loss and promptly cleaning spills.
Perform other duties as assigned.