Equipment and Maintenance Supervisor

TOTE Maritime Alaska; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Jury duty leave

Bereavement leave

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

TOTE Maritime Alaska in Tacoma, WA seeks an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor responsible for maintenance of terminal equipment and trailers, budget and inventory management, and on-time delivery of serviceable equipment. You will oversee a team, manage costs, and ensure safety standards compliance across the operation.

The role involves leading maintenance activities, coordinating with vendors, and reporting KPIs to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Four years of automotive/warehouse experience, with two years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervises non-supervisory employees and handles hiring, training, and performance appraisals.
• Manages budget, labor requirements, inventory, and operating costs for maintenance.
• Ensures on-time delivery of serviceable equipment to customers.
• Maintains safety and environmental standards per Washington state, OSHA, and policy.
• Oversees work orders, purchases, and invoices via the asset management system.
• Monitors repair status and vendor quotes; reports KPIs to senior management.
• Provides backup support with stakeholders for hazardous waste storage and compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Automotive repair

Warehouse experience

Budget management

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management System

MS Office Suite

Job description

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

TOTE Maritime Alaska | Tacoma, Washington

Position Summary

This position is responsible for all terminal equipment, owned and leased trailer maintenance and repair. Develop and manage equipment maintenance budget, labor requirements, inventory and operational needs. Responsible for on-time delivery of serviceable equipment to TOTE's customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible for meeting all corporate and departmental goals.
• Responsible for complying with all business procedures and policies.
• Responsible for the daily departmental operating costs on and off terminal.
• Collaborate on capital and operating budgets.
• Manages to an approved budget.
• Creates, maintains, and reports KPIs to senior manager.
• Daily office management of Maintenance, Damage and Parts.
• Establishes and maintains an inventory of parts ordering procedure with vendors and maintenance personnel to maintain maximum efficiency of repair of equipment with minimum downtime.
• Monitors status of repair on vehicles/equipment to ensure efficient turnaround time.
• Utilizes Enterprise Asset Management System capabilities to oversee all work orders and costs related to M/R of equipment.
• Reviews and authorizes purchase orders and invoices.
• Ensures all inquiries and/or complaints are followed up in a timely manner.
• Reviews maintenance, repair and damage issues with manager.
• Maintains and enforces safety and environmental standards as established and required by the State of Washington, OSHA and company policy.
• Specifies and requests quotes for terminal and trailer equipment.
• Provides backup support for collaborating with key stakeholders to manage the storage and disposal of hazardous waste to ensure compliance with RCRA requirements. Fills in conducting weekly inspections of hazardous waste storage areas, when primary is unavailable in order to address deficiencies and implement corrective actions and improvements.
• Other tasks and projects, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Four years of automotive/warehouse experience, with two of those years in a supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of trailing equipment, automotive and reefer repair.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic math and accounting skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Computer literate, with the ability to utilize standard software applications and be proficient in Windows and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Why Join TOTE Maritime Alaska?

At TOTE Maritime Alaska, our employees are essential to our success. We provide opportunities for professional growth while supporting the transportation network that keeps Alaska connected.

The salary range is $54,487- $95,378 annually, with an anticipated hiring salary of $82,000-$85,000. Pay will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location and specific job duties.

As part of the team, full-time employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, employee assistance program, 401(k) with company match and discretionary funding, tuition reimbursement, supplemental parental leave, jury duty, and bereavement leave. Full-time employees will receive a minimum of 10 days’ vacation, 10 days sick, 10 days paid holidays and one floating holiday every 12 months. In addition, we offer an annual discretionary bonus (based on eligibility).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Leadership development programs
• Exposure to transportation, logistics, maritime, and supply chain operations
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to work for an industry leader serving Alaska communities
• Meaningful work supporting Alaska’s critical supply chain infrastructure
• Values-driven workplace centered on Safety, Operational Excellence, Customer Experience, and Teamwork

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time, exempt position
• Based in Tacoma, Washington
• Primarily office-based with regular interaction in terminal and operational environments
• Occasional evening, night, and weekend support may be required
• Fast-paced transportation and logistics environment
• Frequent interaction with employees, customers, vendors, carriers, and internal stakeholders
• Collaborative, team-oriented workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

TOTE Maritime Alaska is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affliative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

TOTE Maritime Alaska participates in E-Verify and maintains a drug-free workplace.