Fleet & Traffic Equipment Technician

Location: Tacoma, WA 

Wages: $26-$30 an hour 

Statues: (40+ Hours/Week), Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30 PM. Full Time

 

About AGS

Based in Tacoma, Washington, Advanced Government Services has delivered traffic control and road safety services since 2003. We provide traffic control, ITS Solutions, signage/roadway safety products and services across the Pacific Northwest Region.

As the successful candidate you will demonstrate the ATS Traffic Core Values at work every day:

• · Do What’s Right
• · Our People Matter
• · Trust Through Teamwork
• · Striving for Excellence

 

About the Position

AGS Tacoma is looking for a Repairs Technician to join the team! Repairs Technicians maintain the Big-Ticket Items (BTI) and fleet repairs, deliver traffic control products to clients, provide technical support to Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Marketing and all On Street Service (OSS) departments.

Do you have superior time management skills? Are you a team player who enjoys working independently? If so, apply today!

 

Responsibilities

• Do minor repairs on company trucks, including both work trucks (up to 2-ton) and Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) (International, Freightliner and Mack).
• Supply branches with support, repairs, and technical support
• Provide technical phone support, trouble-shooting and training on all traffic control products
• Ensure all paperwork is to corporate standards and completed in a timely manner
• Movement of trailers using forklift and/or truck when necessary
• Inspect, maintain, and repair traffic control equipment (message boards, light towers, safety devices)
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on AGS vehicles and trailers
• Prepare equipment for deployment and ensure it meets safety standards
• Deliver equipment to and from job sites as needed
• Coordinate with operations and yard teams to keep projects moving

 

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field is an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude or hands‑on maintenance experience (automotive, equipment, fleet, or similar) is required 
• Ability to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug, alcohol and fit test. *As this is a safety sensitive position, we have a zero tolerance policy for use of marijuana (medical or recreational). Fit test includes ability to lift up to 40 lbs, climbing ladders/stairs to access equipment, etc.
• Organized, reliable and safety focused individual 
• Proficient computer literacy with Microsoft Office 365: Word, Excel, and Outlook are required.
• Occasional after-hours work may be required to complete on-site repairs for clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to hitch, tow and back trailers.
• Ability to travel to Oregon and eastern Washington when necessary

 

Why Choose AGS?

We have always been a family-owned business. When you join AGS, you aren’t just a number: people remember your name and treat you like one of the family! You’ll be working with a team you can trust, and you’ll be excited to come in on Monday morning.

Other perks include:

• 401k plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision, Company Paid
• 3 Weeks Vacation + 1 Week Personal Time

Do you have a good attitude? Are you unafraid to speak up and tell us what you think? Do you work for a higher purpose? Do you do whatever it takes to get the job done? If this sounds like you, we think you’d be a great fit at AGS – apply today!

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

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