Painter/Carpenter (Traveling Maintenance)

Req ID: 397381 

BASIC PURPOSE: This primary purpose of the In-House Maintenance Technician position is to handle maintenance and remodeling work at Love’s store locations nationwide. This is a full-time position.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possess knowledge of general maintenance/remodel duties a plus.
• Perform extensive remodels with some carpentry, tile, drywall and concrete work.
• Handle other duties assigned as needed.

 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education:
  • HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience:
  • This is an entry level position. 
  • 1-2 years of experience with maintenance, carpentry, or remodel is a plus.

 
SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work quickly and efficiently
  • Strong time management skills
  • Strong work ethic and ability to take direction
• Typical Physical Demands:
  • Extensive travel required via company car.
  • The typical work week will be about 67 hours per week, and this person will be expected to work/travel about 75% of weekends.
  • Clean driving record and valid driver’s license required.
  • Travel coast to coast with extended nights away from home
  • Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Job Function(s): Corporate 

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
• Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert