Technician - Tacoma, WA in Tacoma, Washington at Nationwide Auto Services Inc

POSITION SUMMARY
We are expanding our Tacoma operations and are seeking an experienced Technician to support heavy-equipment inspection, diagnostics, maintenance, repair, and processing activities at the Tacoma Equipment Processing Center.
- This hands-on position performs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair on aerial work platforms, construction equipment, farm machinery, forklifts, and related heavy equipment. The Technician helps ensure each unit is safe, fully operational, accurately documented, and ready for storage, customer delivery, or onward transportation.
- Success in this role requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, sound judgment, and consistent compliance with safety
and quality requirements.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
INSPECTION
DIAGNOSTICS
MECHANICAL REPAIR
ELECTRICAL & HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING
DOCUMENTATION
QUALITY & SAFETY SUPPORT

Repair, Maintenance & Diagnostics:
Perform technical inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and authorized repairs on a wide range of heavy equipment and machinery.
Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults, including leaks, damaged components, warning lights, abnormal noises, and operational deficiencies.
Read and follow technical diagrams, schematics, manuals, repair documentation, and work instructions.
Use multimeters, pressure gauges, diagnostic tools, and proper testing procedures to troubleshoot equipment systems.
Replace parts, make authorized adjustments, and verify correct machine operation after repairs.
Maintain a working understanding of hydraulic and electrical circuits and recognize issues that require advanced repair or manufacturer or dealer support.

Equipment Processing & Operational Support:
Operate construction equipment, aerial work platforms, forklifts, and other machinery as authorized during inspection, testing, movement, staging, and outbound preparation.
Conduct pre-operation inspections and promptly report defects, damage, or unsafe conditions.
Support shipping, receiving, equipment movement, and other operational tasks as business needs arise.
Assist with equipment commissioning, functional testing, and operational checks.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe workshop, processing area, and tool inventory.

Documentation, Quality & Team Support:
Record inspections, diagnostics, repairs, parts used, and completed work in the designated application or work-order system.
Communicate complex, recurring, or unresolved technical issues to the EPC Technical Manager or Facility Manager.
Follow quality procedures and verify that completed work meets applicable instructions and customer requirements.
Coordinate with repair, receiving, shipping, yard, and operations personnel to support workflow and customer commitments.
Participate in ongoing training to strengthen technical knowledge, equipment familiarity, and safe-work practices.

Safety & Compliance:
Follow all company, facility, OSHA, environmental, and equipment-manufacturer safety requirements.
Use required personal protective equipment and comply with lockout/tagout, equipment-isolation, fire-prevention, spill-response, and hazard-communication procedures.
Handle fuels, lubricants, batteries, and other industrial materials safely and in accordance with established requirements.
Immediately report equipment damage, injuries, spills, safety hazards, and unsafe conditions.
Remain alert to risks associated with mechanical parts, hydraulic systems, electrical circuits, moving equipment, and industrial work areas.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of two years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, maintenance, or heavy-equipment repair
work.
Ability to read and understand technical schematics, equipment manuals, repair documentation, and work instructions.
Knowledge of proper hand-tool, power-tool, and diagnostic-tool use.
Basic computer skills for completing inspection, processing, and repair documentation.
Strong attention to detail, a proactive team-oriented approach, and a safety-minded work style.
Current valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience operating construction equipment, aerial work platforms, forklifts, farm machinery, or related heavy equipment.
Experience in a heavy-equipment dealership, equipment yard, port, logistics, distribution, or equipment-processing environment.
Experience with computerized diagnostic systems and advanced hydraulic or electrical troubleshooting.
Applicable manufacturer, OSHA, forklift, aerial-lift, or equipment certifications.

PHYSICAL & WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to safely lift, carry, push, or pull tools, parts, and objects weighing up to 50 pounds using proper techniques.
Ability to climb on, off, under, around, and over large equipment; bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and work in varied positions.
Ability to work safely at heights of up to 30 feet in accordance with applicable procedures.
Comfort working in small or confined spaces, tight loading areas, busy equipment yards, and non-climate-controlled warehouses.
Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions and around diesel engines, hydraulic systems, fuels, lubricants, and moving equipment.
Physical fitness and situational awareness necessary to perform regular tasks safely around large machinery.

COMPENSATION:
To be determined based on experience, qualifications, and company guidelines.

SCHEDULE:
Hours 7AM-3:30PM
Full-time, on-site schedule based on operational requirements. Overtime, weekend, or adjusted shifts may be required as business needs dictate.

SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION DESIGNATION:
This position is designated as safety sensitive. Essential functions include operating heavy machinery, construction equipment, powered industrial trucks, and other equipment where impaired performance could present a substantial risk of serious injury to the employee or others.