Trailer Mechanic

Team Lead Trailer Wash

The Lead Trailer Truck Wash Specialist is responsible for leading the daily operations of the truck wash team while ensuring all trailers, equipment, and designated wash areas are cleaned according to company standards for safety, quality, and sanitation. In addition to performing all duties of a Truck Wash Specialist, this role serves as a working lead by providing guidance, training, and support to team members while promoting a safe, productive, and team-oriented work environment.

PV Transport is the transportation and logistics division of Clemens Food Group, a sixth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1895 and one of the largest pork producers in the United States. Through its vertically integrated business model, Clemens Food Group includes Country View Family Farms, food production operations, and PV Transport, allowing the company to oversee the entire process from farm to table. PV Transport supports operations across multiple states, transporting livestock, feed, and products throughout the eastern United States.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties of a Trailer Truck Wash Specialist while serving as the lead for daily truck wash operations.
• Wash and disinfect company transport tractors and trailers in accordance with company, USDA, animal welfare, food safety, and biosecurity policies and regulations.
• Wash external customer tractors and trailers as requested by management while adhering to all applicable company and regulatory requirements.
• Operate the Bio-Dryer according to company procedures and USDA, animal welfare, and food safety standards.
• Follow all biosecurity protocols to minimize the risk of disease transmission between the trailer wash facility and company farms.
• Perform wet mopping, laundering, and drying of work clothing and other assigned sanitation tasks to support biosecurity efforts.
• Inspect trailers after washing to verify cleanliness and ensure company quality standards are met before release.
• Monitor, operate, and maintain the separator system while ensuring proper pit levels are maintained.
• Order and maintain inventory of truck wash supplies, including but not limited to soaps, disinfectants, cleaning supplies, restroom supplies, and replacement parts.
• Train, coach, and develop new and existing Truck Wash Specialists on proper cleaning procedures, equipment operation, biosecurity protocols, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Assist with assigning daily work and monitoring team performance to ensure productivity and compliance with company expectations.
• Serve as a resource for team members by providing guidance, answering questions, and reinforcing standard operating procedures.
• Fill in for the Lead or other team members during PTO, emergencies, staffing shortages, or increased operational demands to ensure continuous department coverage.
• Be willing and able to travel out of state for one to two weeks at a time for initial training and/or temporary coverage at other company-owned trailer wash facilities. Company-paid travel expenses will be provided.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment while following all company safety policies.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, and safety issues promptly.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other departments to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or a General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Multi-task oriented and a team player.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to read and interpret English language documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with other Team Members of the organization.
• Ability to perform basic Auditing/Inventory & ordering supplies.
• Ability to calculate basic math skills using Metric & Standard units of measure.
• Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can physically be standing on your feet a majority of the day with the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Available to work Monday thru Friday, with some weekends and holiday work required.
• Committed to meeting and exceeding industry standards in care and welfare of our animals.

Essential Functions:

• Meet all bio-security requirements as outlined by Animal Care policy/procedure.
• Consistent and reliable adherence to Animal Welfare requirements and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to CVFF/CLEMENS FOOD GROUP Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, & feel sensation. The Team Member frequently is required to walk. The Team Member is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Stationary Position: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for more than 85% of the time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The Team Member is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The Team Member is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer:

The Team Member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable Team Members with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. As requirements and Team Member skill levels change, the Supervisor may revise and/or add duties to reflect these changes. The company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs

Benefits may vary based on position and eligibility requirements.