FLEET MECHANIC I/II/III (BC-08/BC-10/BC-11) [2 vacancies]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated fleet mechanics to join their team in Hawaii. This role offers opportunities at various levels, from entry-level to advanced positions, focusing on the repair and maintenance of a diverse fleet of vehicles. Mechanics will work independently on gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel vehicles, ensuring the fleet operates efficiently. Ideal candidates will possess relevant education and experience in automotive technology, with the chance to enhance their skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about vehicle maintenance and looking for a rewarding career, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or diesel mechanics is essential.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a variety of automotive and heavy vehicles.
• Overhaul complex hydraulic and electrical systems on heavy vehicles.

Skills

Automotive repair

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Hydraulic systems repair

Electrical systems repair

Diagnostic techniques

Education

Associate's degree in Applied Science (AAS) in Diesel Mechanics Technology

Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Technology

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certificates

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Repair tools

Job description

Attention All Mechanics!
The City is hiring fleet mechanics at various levels to work on repairing and maintaining the City's fleet of automotive and heavy vehicles and equipment.

The following are general descriptions of the different Fleet Mechanic levels within the City and County of Honolulu.

Fleet Mechanic I (BC-08): $5,286/month

This is an entry-level opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in the repair and maintenance of automotive and/or heavy vehicles and equipment and/or construction equipment. Therefore, persons selected for positions in this class must meet the minimum qualification requirements and be capable of successfully attaining the skills and qualifications required to satisfactorily progress to the journey level.

Fleet Mechanic II (BC-10): $5,873/month

This level independently repairs and overhauls a variety of gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel vehicles and equipment that are part of the City’s fleet that includes but are not limited to the following: light vehicles and equipment (i.e., cars, light to medium trucks, etc.), construction equipment (i.e., front end loaders, paving machines, etc.), and heavy vehicles and equipment (i.e., refuse trucks, dump trucks, etc.); and performs other related duties as required.

Fleet Mechanic III (BC-11): $6,087/month

This level independently repairs, maintains and overhauls a variety of heavy motorized vehicles and/or equipment in the City's fleet (such as refuse trucks, dump trucks, cranes, bulldozers, rollers, graders, etc.), as a substantially full-time assignment; and performs other duties as required.

Special Work Conditions:

Depending on the department and position, you may be required to work on weekends and holidays and may be subject to rotating and/or night shift work.

Current Vacancies:

Fleet Mechanic II: There is one (1) vacancy with the Honolulu Police Department.

Fleet Mechanic III: There is one (1) vacancy with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Water System Operation - Automotive.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for the respective Fleet Mechanic level for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in any City department with vacancies with these job titles.

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Fleet Mechanic I: Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the skills and duties of this position. Typically, this type of experience and/or training is obtained through completion of a recognized automotive or diesel mechanic program.

Such experience and/or training must have demonstrated knowledge of the basic components of automotive, diesel and/or heavy equipment technology; basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory; basic analysis and modern diagnostic techniques; routine mechanical repairs and adjustments.

Education/Training Credits:

Education/formal training in an automotive or diesel mechanics program may be credited toward your application if you provide documentation of your certificate(s)/degree. Some examples include the following:

1. An Associate's degree in Applied Science (AAS) in Diesel Mechanics Technology may be used to qualify for the Fleet Mechanic I level.
2. Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Technology or Diesel Mechanics may be given some credit along with relevant work experience.
3. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certificates may be given some credit along with relevant work experience under a journey level mechanic.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided.

Verification Requirement:

You must submit evidence of your education/formal training in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma, official transcript which shows the embossed seal, applicable FCE, or certificate(s) to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

Fleet Mechanic II:

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position.

Experience must have included maintenance and overhauls of a variety of motorized vehicles and/or equipment in the City’s fleet, of which you assisted in more difficult and complex tasks and received supplemental training to increase knowledge related to the industry.

Fleet Mechanic III:

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of a Fleet Mechanic III.

Experience must have included the repair and overhaul of complex hydraulic and electrical systems on a variety of heavy vehicles, such as dump trucks, truck tractors, and/or refuse trucks.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

Fleet Mechanic I	Fleet Mechanic II	Fleet Mechanic III
Valid Driver’s License (Type 3)	Prior to Appointment	Prior to Appointment
D.O.T. Medical Exam Certificate	Prior to Appointment	Prior to Appointment
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Type B)	By the End of Probation	By the End of Probation
Certificate approved by the Environmental Protection Agency	By the End of Probation	Prior to Appointment
State Department of Transportation Safety Inspector Certificate	Prior to Appointment
Certificate of Fitness for Crane and Hoist Operator	Prior to Appointment

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score and eligibility for the Fleet Mechanic I, II and III levels will be based on the quality and quantity of your education/training, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:

Training and Experience Evaluation...........................................................100%