Maintenance Technician Job at Thoroughbred Express Auto Wash, Glasgow, KY

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  • Thoroughbred Express Auto Wash
  • Glasgow, KY

Job Description

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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • 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 & Develop ment: 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.

*This Job Description cannot be considered exhaustive and other duties not included above may arise from time to time. On the understanding that such duties are commensurate with the purpose of the job and have been identified as such by the post holder's line manager, then such additional duties shall form part of the requirement of this position.

Job Qualifications

  • 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. 

Additional Benefits:  

  • We do offer a 401k plan with employer contributions/match
  • We offer a generous health benefits package for full-time employees
  • Paid Time Off 
  • May be eligible for bonus incentives in addition to annual salary

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Afternoon shift,

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