Repair Technician

VEHICLE TECHNICIAN - REPAIR

At Aertssen Logistics USA Inc., we're paving the way for the future of heavy machinery logistics with innovative solutions that push the boundaries of efficiency and reliability.

After a hugely successful launch in Savannah, GA, the Aertssen Group is bringing its momentum to the opposite corner of the country. Within a year of opening its first US location, the company's faster-than-expected growth has already necessitated an additional 250,000-square-foot operations facility in the Savannah area, complementing its initial 385,000-square-foot US Equipment Processing Center (EPC) just a mile away. With this strong foundation established on the East Coast, the company is now building on its momentum by expanding to Tacoma, Washington.

Join us... Become a part of the "A-Team" that helps to build the future of Aertssen Logistics.

Location: Tacoma, WA, 98421

Job Type: Full-time, Non-exempt (overtime eligible), 100% Onsite

Pay Rate: $31.00 per hour

Hours: M-F, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Position Summary

Aertssen Logistics USA, Inc. is expanding its operations to Tacoma, WA, and seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our Repair team. This role performs reconfiguration, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair work on aerial work platforms, construction equipment, farm machinery, and forklifts. The Repair Technician supports the repair team in resolving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues to ensure all equipment is delivered to customers in a safe and fully operational condition. They are fully aware of the risks associated with working on mechanical parts, hydraulic systems, and electrical circuits.

Responsibilities

Repair and Maintenance Duties

• Performs technical inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of machinery.
• Identifies and resolves hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical faults.
• Follows technical diagrams, schematics, and work instructions to ensure accurate completion of repairs.
• Troubleshoots using multimeters, pressure gauges, and diagnostic tools.
• Replaces parts, makes necessary adjustments, and verifies the machine's correct operation after repair.
• Records all work performed on the app to maintain a log of services completed per work order.
• Possesses a complete understanding of how to troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical circuits.
  
  
  

Team and Quality Support Duties

• Communicates any complex or recurring issues to the team lead or manager.
• Always adheres to safety standards and quality procedures.
• Assists in maintaining an organized and safe workshop environment.
• Participates in ongoing training to improve technical knowledge and skillset.
  
  
  

All this is always carried out in accordance with our company's quality, environmental, and health policies.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs.
• Ability to read and understand technical schematics and repair documentation.
• Knowledge of proper tool usage is a must!
• Team player with a proactive and safety-minded attitude.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work on large machinery.
• Proficiency in operating construction equipment, aerial work platforms, and forklifts is preferred.
• Ability to safely lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds and perform regular physical tasks using proper techniques.
• Comfortable working in small or confined spaces and tight loading areas while maintaining situational awareness.
• Ability to climb up, under, around, and over large equipment and work safely at heights of up to 30 feet in accordance with safety procedures.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round and in non-climate-controlled warehouses.
• A current, valid driver's license, with an insurable driving record, is required.
  
  
  

Compensation

• Hourly range: $31.00 – $31.00 per hour (non-exempt, overtime eligible)
  
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Uniforms/PPE provided
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a high-volume, startup-like environment
  
  
  

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm, half an hour unpaid meal break, overtime may be required
  
  
  

Safety-Sensitive Position Designation*

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive role. The essential functions of this position include the operation of heavy machinery, construction equipment, powered industrial trucks (including forklifts), or the supervision of employees performing such duties. Performance of these duties while impaired could present a substantial risk of serious injury to the employee or others.

As a result, this position is subject to pre-employment and other drug testing requirements consistent with Company policy and applicable state and federal law.

Why Join Us?

At Aertssen Logistics USA, you’ll be part of a growing international company in the beginning stages of developing strong local roots in the Tacoma area. We believe in safety, teamwork, and innovation — values that drive everything we do. Building on the foundation created in Savannah, Aertssen's Tacoma site will be at the center of exciting projects in logistics, repair, and technical services, giving you the chance to:

• Work with state-of-the-art equipment and a supportive team
• Access career growth and training opportunities from day one
• Grow with the company as it grows with you
• Enjoy a competitive pay and benefits package
• Be part of a company culture that values safety, solutions, and passion
  
  
  

Aertssen Logistics USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories as required by law.

Fair Chance Hiring

Consistent with Tacoma’s Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance, applicants will not be asked about criminal history until after they are otherwise qualified for the position. A record will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

• All candidates who receive a written offer must pass a drug test and undergo a background check.
  
  
  

Accommodation Notice

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation in the application process by contacting Human Resources at HR@aertssen.com or (912) 704-8998.