v1.2-draft — Generated 2026-05-18 from the v1.2 template + memory. Sections marked "[Confirm w/ Manufacturing Manager + Director of Operations]" are Claude-drafted; owner approves final wording.
About DM Vans
Since 2018, we've hand-built more than 750 camper vans at our workshop in Rifle, CO. We're not just an RV company — we're vanlifers who build vans. Most of us have lived this life. Many still do. Every system in our vans exists because one of us once said "never again."
Our mission is to build an inclusive community of explorers, inviting everyone to express their authentic identity on the open road. That community starts with our team — the people who design, build, sell, support, and keep the place running. The vans are how we get there. The community is the point.
We run on EOS — Entrepreneurial Operating System. Scorecards, Rocks, L10s, People Analyzer, and TRAIL development conversations are how we operate every week. This JD reflects that.
1. Why This Seat Exists
DM Vans needs the seats that actually build the vans — every Van Technician is one of those seats.
2. Seat on the Accountability Chart
| Seat | Van Technician |
|---|
| Reports To | Manufacturing Manager |
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| Direct Reports | None |
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| Department | Operations |
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| Position Level | Associate |
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3. Mission of the Seat
Build vans to the DM Vans quality standard on the pace the build plan calls for. Develop on the TRAIL path to higher bands.
4. The 5 Roles
- Build execution. Execute build work orders to spec, on quality, on pace.
- Quality self-check. Catch issues within your own work before they move to the next station.
- Cross-training + TRAIL. Develop across multiple systems on the TRAIL path.
- Shop safety + 5S. Own the work area. Safety first.
- Standup contribution. Surface blockers; offer fixes.
5. Scorecard / Measurables
| Measurable | Target | Frequency |
|---|
| Build slot on-time completion (within own scope) | ≥ 95% | weekly |
| QC defects originating in own work | < 2 per van | weekly |
| Attendance | ≥ 97% | monthly |
| TRAIL milestones | Per personal development plan | quarterly |
6. GWC Profile
Get It: Understands what a quality DM Vans build looks like.
Want It: Energized by hands-on build work, problem-solving, and craft.
Capacity to Do It: Skilled across at least 2-3 systems; growing.
7. Core Values Lived Out
| Core Value | What it looks like in this seat |
|---|
| Assertive + Open-Minded | Surfaces issues in standup. Asks questions when something doesn't look right. |
| Self-Aware | Knows current TRAIL band and the work to get to the next one. |
| Ambitious | Pushes toward higher TRAIL bands. |
| Authentic | Same on the floor as in personal life. |
| Not Assholes | Helps teammates. Treats the customer's van like their own. |
8. TRAIL Readiness Areas
- Build slot ownership + daily standup
- Hand-off quality gates between work centers
- 5S workstation standards and shop safety
9. Experience & Qualifications
Hands-on build, automotive, RV, or construction experience preferred. Trainable mindset.
10. Compensation & Growth
[Confirm w/ President + Director of Operations + Manufacturing Manager] $25/hr start (L1 Entry $42K-$56K), TRAIL-gated progression to L2 Skilled ($48K-$64K, ~$25-$31/hr) (starting at $25/hr; TRAIL bands progress to ~$31/hr). Benefits per DM Vans plan. EOP allocation: 1 point.
11. Work Schedule & Location
On-site Rifle, M-F core shop hours.
12. Equal Opportunity & At-Will Notice
DM Vans is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected class. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice. Only a written agreement signed by the President can modify this at-will relationship.