Well Paying Heavy Equipment Technician - Tacoma

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Technician

Company: Glovis America
Location: Tacoma, WA (On-site)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $38 per hour

About Glovis America

Glovis America supports equipment processing and related operations through its Tacoma, Washington Equipment Processing Center. The center handles construction equipment, aerial work platforms, forklifts, and farm machinery, supporting equipment inspection, maintenance, repair, storage, delivery, and transport.

About the Role

As a Heavy Equipment Technician, you will inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heavy equipment at Glovis America's Tacoma Equipment Processing Center. This hands-on role involves diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, completing authorized repairs, and preparing equipment for storage, delivery, and transport. The position is on-site, with an ASAP start and up to two openings available.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heavy equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults and complete authorized repairs.
• Inspect, test, and prepare equipment for storage, delivery, and transport.
• Work with diagnostic tools, diagrams, schematics, and service documentation.
• Document inspections, repairs, parts used, and quality checks.
• Coordinate with equipment and operations teams to support safe and efficient work.
• Follow safety procedures when working with equipment, tools, and machinery.

Requirements

• Relevant hands-on heavy-equipment experience.
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, maintenance, or repair experience.
• Ability to interpret schematics and use tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
• Safety-conscious approach to equipment maintenance and repair.
• Basic computer skills for documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding and painting experience or capabilities.
• Experience with lifts, forklifts, construction equipment, or farm machinery.
• Advanced diagnostic skills, equipment processing experience, or relevant certifications.

What We Offer

• Hourly compensation of $38.
• Full-time, on-site position in Tacoma, WA.
• ASAP start.
• Up to two available Technician positions.
• Opportunity to work with a variety of heavy equipment at an Equipment Processing Center.