About Us

Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world’s largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.

We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations. And we work to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in our company, communities and industry through an active social equity program.

Matson is a great place to work, and everyone who works with us becomes part of the Matson ohana or family. Join our team and help us move freight better than anyone.

Learn more at matson.com.

About the Role

The on-call, Part-Time Casual Mechanic / Maintenance Person will supplement the three (3) person staff in Tacoma. Part-Time Mechanics / Maintenance Persons usually work fewer than full-time hours, but may work full-time when covering for staff on vacations or leaves.

The Mechanic Shop focuses on keeping our customers’ freight moving with short-term repairs to our vehicles, equipment, and facility. Major mechanic repairs are sent to a third-party vendor.

• Rate of pay is $28.58 per hour, with wage increases under a Teamsters Union contract occurring each April 1st and October 1st through Oct. 1, 2027.
• Shop employees are supplied with coveralls.
• Possibility to work into full-time employment.
• This position is located at 1675 Lincoln Avenue Loop, Tacoma, WA, 98421.
• All candidates selected to interview need to bring a current driving history going back a minimum of 10 years.
• Obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
• Must be able to pass a DOT drug and alcohol testing, and a background check upon job offer.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with Air Brakes endorsements.
• Have a current DOT medical card.

What you’ll do:

• Assist Mechanics under general supervision of the Shop Lead.
• Comply with OSHA safe working rules and regulations along with FMCSA job specific requirements.
• Perform a range of repairs and maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Regularly maintain, inspect prior to and post use of safety equipment for personal protection.
• Attend and pass training for OSHA, Company, & job specific requirements such as but not limited to hazardous materials, eyewash, fire extinguisher, etc.
• Must be Forklift and Top Pick certified within 90 days and maintain those qualifications. 
• Ensure electrical and electronic items are inspected and serviced to remain operational.
• Perform Facility maintenance and Freight Yard maintenance.
• Perform tire repair, break down, plugging, patching, buffing, balancing, mounting, and dismounting.
• Refuel, lubricate, and perform services on all types of equipment, tractors, forklifts, generators, chassis, and other power equipment, as needed or directed.
• Work is performed with only general supervision. Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Leadman.

You have these skills:

• Must be a team player and able to get along with others. 

And these qualifications:

• Work a variety of schedules.
• Must become a union member if hired.
• Work indoors and outdoors in a freight yard.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions while performing maintenance.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate using the English language.
• Must be capable of entering and exiting cabs of tractors 25 or more times per hour, which requires flexibility to step up/down two or more steps with bending, twisting, and turning movements.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on your own.

At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

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