Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Express Employment Professionals – Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 48,216 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Holidays

Union benefits

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals – Hawaii is partnering with a leading heavy equipment company in Honolulu, Waipahu, and Kapolei to hire a Heavy Equipment Mechanic (journeyman level preferred). The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and rebuilding diesel engines, hydraulics, and powertrain components in a fast-paced shop environment.

We offer comprehensive benefits and training opportunities, and the chance to work with a well-established industry leader.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of heavy equipment or diesel mechanic experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract
• Forklift certified (or able to obtain)
• Must have own tools

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild diesel engines and equipment systems
• Perform advanced troubleshooting on fuel, cooling, and electrical systems
• Repair powertrain components (transmissions, differentials, final drives)
• Work on hydraulic systems including pumps, cylinders, and valves
• Complete adjustments, rebuilds, and component replacements

Skills

Heavy equipment

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Powertrain systems

Tools ownership

Tools

Mechanic tools

Job description

Location: Honolulu, Waipahu, and Kapolei, HI

Pay: $35 - $46/hr (DOE)

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Express Employment has partnered with an industry leading heavy equipment company in Honolulu, Waipahu, and Kapolei, and are looking to hire Heavy Equipment Mechanics (journeyman level preferred)! This is a high-level mechanic position where your skills are valued, your work stays challenging, and your impact is seen daily. If you know your way around heavy equipment, engines, hydraulics and powertrain systems - this position is for you!

What's In It For You:

• Medical, drug, and vision coverage (employee + dependents)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Union benefits (OE/ILWU)
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities
• Work with a well-established, industry-leading company

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild diesel engines and equipment systems
• Perform advanced troubleshooting on fuel, cooling, and electrical systems
• Repair powertrain components (transmissions, differentials, final drives)
• Work on hydraulic systems including pumps, cylinders, and valves
• Complete adjustments, rebuilds, and component replacements

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of heavy equipment or diesel mechanic experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract
• Forklift certified (or able to obtain)
• Must have own tools