Part-Time Shop Helper – Truck Washer

Salary Grade/Level: 1

Department: Operations

Reports to: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Date: 12/30/2010

Revised: 10/03/2018; 09/01/2020; 08/03/2023; 01/15/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of our fleet of trucks, equipment, and general housekeeping of the shop and surrounding area.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Perform thorough cleaning of trucks, trailers, and other vehicles to maintain their cleanliness and ensure they meet company standards.
2. Utilize appropriate cleaning equipment, such as power washers, brushes, detergents, and cleaning agents, to effectively remove dirt, grime, and debris that may accumulate during transportation and on the work site.
3. Clean and sanitize vehicle interiors, including driver cabins, windows, mirrors, dashboards, and seats.
4. Inspect trucks and equipment for damage, wear and tear, and report any maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate personnel.
5. Maintain a safe and organized work environment by following safety protocols and guidelines.
6. Adhere to environmentally friendly practices when disposing of waste materials and cleaning agents.
7. Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient scheduling and coordination of vehicle cleaning tasks.
8. Perform general housekeeping in the shop and surrounding area.

Competencies

1. Ethics and integrity
2. Oral and written communication skills
3. Negotiation skills
4. Analytical and critical thinking
5. Organizational awareness and alignment
6. Collaboration and teamwork
7. Professional and technical credibility
8. Project and time management
9. Adaptability
10. Risk awareness and compliance
11. Service orientation

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The employee will be required to walk or stand; use hands, fingers to handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

Travel

Periodic travel to state and local destinations, as well as some interstate travel is required.

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent GED certificate.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Experience in vehicle cleaning, janitorial work, or related field

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Valid Driver’s License.
2. Legally eligible to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At-Will Employment Statement

This job description is intended to outline the general duties and responsibilities of the position and is not a binding contract. Employment with Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AEC) is on an at-will basis, which means that either the employee or AEC may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and for any lawful reason.

This document does not create an employment contract, expressed or implied, nor does it modify the at-will nature of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Due to the nature of an electric and broadband utility, all employees are subject to working extended hours, holidays, nights, and weekends with or without notice.  All employees of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. may be required to work during Annual Meeting.  Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned

Signatures
This job description has been approved by all levels of management:

Manager____________________________________________________

HR_________________________________________________________

Employee signature below constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.

Employee__________________________________ Date_____________

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