Heavy Duty Technician

SWS Equipment•Tacoma, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At SWS Equipment, we are looking for a Heavy Duty Technician who wants to get very good at a lot of things, and we’ll pay to train you while you do it. We offer paid, formal training, including week-long manufacturer training courses on the clock and hands-on development under a lead technician. Our technicians experience real variety, working on both stationary equipment and mobile fleets, including hydraulics, electrical systems, welding, diagnostics, installations, and retrofits. Field technicians run their own day, backed by dispatchers and service advisors. This is a steady work environment as waste collection runs in every economy. Safety is our top priority, and we measure, train, and never ask employees to cut corners. We offer a clear career path with four technician levels, published criteria, company-paid certifications, manufacturer training, and a second track into service management.

Requirements

Strong mechanical repair skills and the judgment to work with minimal supervision.
Comfort reading electrical and hydraulic schematics.
Welding experience.
Your own set of hand tools beyond the basics.
Ability to juggle priorities and maintain an organized, efficient workflow.
Authorization to work in the United States. SWS Equipment does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman-level experience.
Experience with refuse trucks, refuse equipment, vacuum trucks, or street sweepers.
CDL Class A or B (company will pay to get you licensed if you don't have one).
Mechanical or ASE certifications (company pays for testing).
Confidence with diagnostic software and technology.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, repair, retrofit, and maintain equipment (balers, compactors, refuse trucks, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, and related machinery) in our shop and at customer sites.
Focus on the equipment side, including bodies, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, controls, and welding. Engine and transmission work are not part of this role.
Read and work from hydraulic and electrical schematics and technical specifications.
Diagnose and repair systems and components, then test your work before it goes back to the customer.
Prep and commission new equipment for delivery.
Advise customers directly on equipment status.
Coordinate with dispatchers and service advisors to meet customer commitments.
Complete service documentation for accurate billing and warranty processing.
Follow all safety policies and processes.