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Chassis Journeyman Mechanic - 896

Ports America Shared Services, Inc.
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026
Description

Quick Facts

Compensation: $65.00 an hour as bargained

Working hours: Full-time, hourly,

Reports to: Director, Maintenance and Repair

Industry: Marine Terminal Container Operations

Job Functions: IAM Union Mechanic

The Journeyman Chassis Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing the chassis (the wheeled frames used to transport shipping containers) at a port or terminal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Inspect chassis regularly for safety and DOT compliance
  • Repair and replace components, including:
    • Brakes (air brake systems)
    • Tires and wheels
    • Lights and electrical wiring
    • Suspension systems
    • Twist locks (that secure containers)
  • Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment operational
  • Diagnose mechanical issues (air leaks, brake failure, structural damage, etc.)
  • Weld and fabricate parts when needed (common in port environments)

Additional Responsibilities include the following.

  • Comply with Corporate Safety and IAM Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the general scope of responsibility. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Minimum Requirements (Education. Experience, Certifications, Credentials):

  • Two years of related schooling or seven years of applicable experience.
  • Experience maintaining Magnum and Busby bombcart chassis
  • WABO Welder Certified preferred
  • Selected candidate will be required to be a member of the IAM Union and will be governed by the applicable bargaining unit agreement.
  • Must have current EPA cards and field related tools
  • Obtain and Maintain TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) issued by the Department of Homeland Security
  • Valid US Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Be able to communicate, both verbal and written
  • Work as directed by General Foreman
  • Maintain positive attitude amongst colleagues and terminal personnel
  • Stay focused under high-pressure situations, including reefer load repairs
  • Troubleshooting and repairing all types of power equipment, terminal and stevedore, while maintaining a safe work area
  • Be able to read, interpret, and follow electrical and hydraulic schematics

Physical Working Conditions

  • Requires the full use of the person's hands, arms, and legs
  • Must be physically able to work from gangways, stools, ladders, scissor lifts, and reach all without being afraid of heights
  • Upper body strength to be able to lift heavier parts such as compressors and evaporator coils up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand, sits, squatting when necessary
  • Ability to see and hear fast moving equipment
  • Able to work all hours 7 days a week

Benefits:
One of Husky's core values is People First. Husky Terminal cares about its employees and lives this value by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that supports you and your family.

Our IAM benefits include as bargained in the IAM CBA:

  • Employer paid health premiums
  • Retirement and Savings Plan
  • Annual vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, paid floating holidays
  • Provided coveralls and allowance for tools and safety boots

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to hot and cold climates based on weather conditions, wet/humid environment, non-weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration). The noise level in the work environment is loud.

NOTE: This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the general scope of responsibility. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assigned.

Husky Terminal is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.



Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

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