Immediate Opening in Knoxville for a Mobile Pet Grooming Step Van

Knoxville Role Highlights

Job Title: Mobile Pet Grooming Step Van Driver (Gig/Contract) Company: Paws In Motion Mobile Based in: Knoxville, TN (our growing Knoxville office)

Compensation: $4k-$6.5k/Month (approx. $63k/Year) Benefits: This role offers competitive pay. Project-based work with clear objectives.

Day-to-Day

This role centers on your professional skills within the Pet Care And Mobile Services space in Knoxville.

• This Knoxville-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Paws In Motion Mobile team in Knoxville, TN is growing.
• Benefit from working in Knoxville, a key hub for the Pet Care And Mobile Services industry.

Drive the Ultimate Mobile Pet Spa

The pet care industry is booming, and customers increasingly demand convenience. We are seeking animal lovers with commercial driving experience for the unique role of Mobile Pet Grooming Step Van Driver. You will pilot a specialized, high-roof step van completely retrofitted into a state-of-the-art pet grooming salon—complete with water tanks, generators, and grooming tables. You will drive to residential clients, parking in their driveways to execute professional grooming services. This role combines commercial driving, animal care, and independent mobile business management.

Mobile Salon Operations

• Step Van Piloting: Safely navigate a heavy, water-laden commercial step van through tight suburban neighborhoods and narrow driveways without causing property damage.
• Mobile Infrastructure Management: You are responsible for the vehicle's unique systems. You must monitor fresh water tanks, safely operate the onboard generator, and ensure the interior salon remains climate-controlled for the animals' safety.
• Grooming & Client Relations: Step into the back of your van and transform into a pet care professional. You will execute washes, trims, and nail clippings while building strong relationships with the pet owners (and their pets) right outside their front doors.
• Route Optimization: Follow a daily dispatched route, ensuring you arrive at each client's home exactly on time to maximize the number of appointments per day.

The Specialty Route Payoff

This is a highly specialized niche that pays exceptionally well. You earn a strong base wage, plus substantial tips from grateful pet owners who love the convenience of mobile service. You enjoy the autonomy of working entirely independently inside your customized mobile studio.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and verifiable experience driving commercial step vans or RVs (due to the vehicle's weight and dimensions). Previous professional pet grooming experience is highly required. You must possess a calm, patient demeanor to handle anxious animals and the physical stamina to stand and groom for several hours a day. Background check required.