Truck Washer

TICO•Jacksonville, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

TICO is an equipment logistics solutions company that has been in business since 1946. While based out of Savannah, TICO has locations throughout the coast and interior United States. TICO owns and operates over 1500 Jockey Trucks/Terminal Tractors and 800 plus specialty trailers. This role involves using hand-held 2000-PSI pressure wands and scrub brushes to clean the exterior and interiors of TICO terminal tractors and leased tractor cabs as needed. The Truck Washer will also report any repair and/or maintenance requirements to shop personnel for follow-up.

Requirements

Must hold the wash wand with both arms extended at head height while washing the equipment.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, as well as manipulate loads up to 150 pounds.
Climbing steps up to 24 inches high into and down from trucks is required and performed up to 30 or more times daily.
Brisk walking from vehicles up to 5 hours per day is usual.
Employees frequently work with dirty and greasy parts and stand or squat in awkward positions.
Ability to talk and hear is required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Current/valid driver’s license.
TWIC Card.
Forklift operator certification.
Maintain all certifications required by OSHA and Company safety programs.
Knowledge of how to handle/operate tools safely, including electric/gas-powered pressure washers, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and forklift trucks.

Nice To Haves

Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

Use hand-held 2000-PSI pressure wand and a scrub brush to clean the exterior of TICO terminal tractors and leased tractor cabs as needed.
Clean tractor cab interiors as needed.
Report repair and/or maintenance requirements to shop personnel for follow-up.
Assist personnel with minor repair and maintenance of yard tractors.
Assist personnel with shop and yard clean-up functions.
Clean out debris from wash bay gutter for disposal at least once per week using a shovel to gather debris into a trash container.
Complete all daily tasks assigned.
Comply with Company/agency policy/procedures.
Maintain a safe, and clean workspace (including bays, shop area, and yard).
Wear required personal protective equipment during the performance of job duties.
Connect the pressure wash wand hose to the water supply, and connect the filtration system/pump to the electrical power source.
Apply detergent solution to the truck, using a detergent pressure wand.
Clean tractor truck exterior with power washer wand and long-handled scrub brush, cleaning undercarriage and wheels.
Use tractor hydraulic controls to move tractor cab forward to clean engine area, underneath chassis, and sway bar.
Disconnect the filtration system pump from the electric power source after the wash operation has been completed.
Drive small forklift truck to move items in the yard to optimize yard space area.
Drive small forklift trucks to move trash containers from the wash bay area as needed.
Drive tractor from the yard wash line into the wash bay.
Learn and follow all company safety procedures.
Replace detergent/washer wands to storage positions, and ensure all hoses are safely stored.
Return yard tractor truck to ready line position.
Keep any water spray away from vehicle air filters as well as all electronics in the tractor cab while performing wash duties.