Facility Maintenance Person-Casual

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. Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.

About The Role

The on-call, Facility Maintenance Person-Casual will supplement the three-person staff in Tacoma. Facility Maintenance Person-Casuals may work full-time when covering for staff on vacations or leaves. This position 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.

This position is located at 1675 Lincoln Avenue Loop, Tacoma, WA, 98421.

Pay

Rate of pay is $33.83 per hour, with wage increases under a Teamsters Union contract occurring each April 1st and October 1st through Oct. 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist Facility Maintenance 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 mounted tire replacement.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Facility Maintenance Leadman.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must become a Teamster 763 union member if hired.
• 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.

Skills

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

Schedule

• Work a variety of schedules.
• Work indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions while performing maintenance.

Benefits

• Shop employees are supplied with coveralls, gloves, safety glasses and ear plugs.
• Possibility to work into full-time employment.