Maintenance Technician

Thoroughbred Express Auto Wash•Glasgow, KY

24d

About The Position

Are you early in your maintenance career and looking for a hands-on role where you can learn, travel, and work with cutting-edge equipment? This traveling Maintenance Technician position is an exciting opportunity for someone fresh out of trade school, tech programs, or other mechanical/electrical fields who wants to build real-world experience fast. In this role, you’ll work directly with experienced maintenance managers and technicians who have spent years mastering the car wash industry. You'll receive hands-on training in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, electrical work, PLC/programming basics, and other high-demand skill sets—all while getting paid to travel. As part of our regional maintenance team, you’ll visit car wash locations across Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia, learning how to diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide variety of equipment from multiple manufacturers. You won’t be stuck in one shop or doing the same repair every day—every location has unique challenges that help you grow. This is a great fit for someone who: Enjoys working with their hands and solving problems Wants a long-term career path in industrial or mechanical maintenance Likes variety and doesn’t want to sit behind a desk Is eager to travel and see new places Wants to quickly build experience with real equipment, real systems, and real responsibility Why This Job Is Perfect for New Technicians Extensive paid training from seasoned technicians Exposure to mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems Learn to work with conveyors, pumps, motors, sensors, valves, and control systems Experience across multiple brands of car wash equipment See new cities and towns across four states Build a skill set that translates to higher-level industrial maintenance roles If you're ready to start a hands-on career, travel, learn from the best, and gain experience you can take anywhere, this is the perfect launching pad. Join a team that values growth, craftsmanship, problem-solving, and getting better every day. Position Summary The Traveling Maintenance Tech will modify, repair, and improve existing products, and equipment, and will assist in developing new or updated machinery, components, or products. The incumbent will assist with maintenance repairs and installations as necessary.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of electronics principles and design
Clean driving record
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to pull a trailer
Detail-orientated and organized
Excellent problem-solving ability
Ability to follow highly complex directions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to life at least 15 pounds.
Ability to distinguish various colors of wires and distinguish electronic system sections and wiring.

Responsibilities

Travel: required 2-3 weeks per month across assigned districts in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. Will typically work afternoon/evening shifts when traveling to complete work orders after operating hours.
Tool & Equipment Use: Uses a variety of hand and power tools—including hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches—and operates hydraulic, electrical, and electronic testing equipment.
Work Order Management: Use the company Operations Portal to review, prioritize, document, and close work orders daily.
Training & Development: Trains and supports Site Managers to strengthen their preventative maintenance capabilities and ensure long-term site reliability.
Mechanical & Electrical Repair: Assembles, installs, or repairs wiring, electrical/electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, mechanical equipment, and car wash machinery.
Other Duties: Performs other related responsibilities as assigned to support overall operations and maintenance excellence.