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

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu is hiring Fleet Mechanics at multiple levels to repair and maintain the City’s automotive and heavy equipment fleet. Vacancies exist in the Department of Facility Maintenance (Automotive Equipment Service Division) and the Honolulu Fire Department.

Fleet Mechanic I–III offer progression opportunities with explicit monthly salaries: $5,678, $6,309, and $6,539 respectively. Working conditions may include weekends, holidays, and rotating/night shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent may qualify for Fleet Mechanic I.
• Certificate/experience credit may be given for ASE certificates.
• General automotive, diesel, heavy equipment knowledge and basic mechanical theory required.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on a range of light to heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Repair, overhaul and service diesel, gasoline and alternative fuel vehicles as assigned.
• Adhere to safety standards and department procedures during maintenance work.

Education

AAS in Diesel Mechanics Technology

Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Technology or Diesel Mechanics

ASE certificates

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. Current vacancies are with the Department of Facility Maintenance, Automotive Equipment Service Division, and the Honolulu Fire Department.

Fleet Mechanic I (BC-08): $5,678/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): $6,309/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 is 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): $6,539/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.

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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.

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 light and heavy 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.

Education/Training Credits

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

Education Verification

Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

The below table generally outlines when certain licenses and certificates are commonly required. Specific license and certification requirements will be based on each specific position, and will be communicated by the specific hiring department prior to/during the interview process.

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

Your application will be screened for each respective Fleet Mechanic level. If you qualify for one or more levels, your name will be eligible for consideration at the qualifying Fleet Mechanic levelfor the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job‑related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.