What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Technician position at Carthage System and Professional Swine Management?
TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN
Truck Wash
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The Transportation Technician's primary responsibility is to ensure the complete sanitation of all livestock trailers, goosenecks, feed trucks, and wash bays. The Transportation Technician must adhere to company standard operating procedures and is expected to follow all safety protocols developed and implemented. The Transportation Technician must also keep company equipment and facilities in good condition.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understands the concept of clean and dirty area's and what procedures have to be followed when going from one area to the other
Understands and operates the power washing cleaning systems
Pressure washes trailers from top to bottom, inside and out in a timely manner and efficiently
Ensures wash bays and dryer bay clean at all times
Operates the dryer chamber
Pulls trailers in and out of wash bays and dryer chamber utilizing company tractor
Operates tractors and trucks in safe manner to avoid damage to property and equipment
Complies with the company standard operating procedures and wears personal protective equipment
Understands and apply the cleaning protocol
Inspects trailers after washing to ensure it meets company standards
Inspects all high pressure hose and fittings periodically for cuts or wear and reports to ECS manager of any that are in need of replacing to prevent personal injury
Washes winter panels when necessary
Follows safety procedures when applying chemicals
Sets thermostats at regular temperature throughout winter months
Seeks guidance from supervisor when troubleshooting power washer or mechanical equipment
Performs other duties as assigned by management
EDUCATATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred OR
1-2 years pressure washer experience
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to perform repeated dynamic movements from below to above shoulder height
Ability to lift over 50lbs
Have and increased level of fitness that will focus on cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility
Ability to work independently and follow directions
Must be able to kneel, squat, bend frequently for extended periods of time