Heavy Vehicle & Construction Equipment Mechanic I

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 63,980 - 76,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days of vacation leave

21 days of sick leave

FREE medical coverage for the entire family

Vested retirement benefits after 10 years

Job summary

The County of Kauai is seeking a Heavy Vehicle & Construction Equipment Mechanic I to repair and overhaul a variety of heavy vehicles including trucks and construction equipment. Candidates should have substantial experience in automotive repair and possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical failures, conducting repairs, and performing minor welding tasks. The position offers competitive benefits such as medical coverage and vacation leave.

Qualifications

• 3 years of automotive repair experience at journey level or completion of apprenticeship.
• 1 year of experience specifically in construction equipment repair.
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical failures and repair engines.
• Inspect and replace parts on heavy vehicles and construction equipment.
• Conduct road tests of repaired equipment.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Diesel engine knowledge

Welding skills

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Heavy Vehicle & Construction Equipment Mechanic I

Salary: $6,300.00 USD per month

Location: Department of Public Works Auto Maintenance Repair Shop, County of Kaua‘i, Hawaii

Job Summary: Repairs and overhauls a variety of heavy vehicle and medium and heavy construction equipment, including refuse trucks, ladder trucks, dump trucks, truck tractors, cranes, bulldozers, rollers, graders, loaders, backhoes, scrappers, hydraulic cranes, and extractors, performing a substantially full‑time assignment and other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses motor knocks, noises, and other mechanical failures; disassembles diesel or gasoline engines.
• Inspects, removes, repairs, and replaces parts such as injection valves, cylinder heads, cylinder sleeves, pistons, rings, connecting rods, bearings, gaskets, etc.
• Repares and overhauls major units such as brake systems, transmissions, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Fixes specialized mechanical parts or equipment such as crawler tracks and drivers, winches, bulldozer blades, scoops, excavating and loading bucket chains, power‑take‑off and control mechanisms, centrifugal pumps, ladder and articulating booms, conveyor belts, etc.
• Conducts road tests of repaired equipment.
• Performs minor welding related to repair work.
• Completes any other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High‑school graduation or equivalent education.
• Three (3) years of automotive repair experience at a journey level, or successful completion of an apprenticeship training program involving heavy vehicle and/or construction equipment repair.
• One (1) year of work experience specifically in construction equipment repair.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License upon hiring and a Class A Commercial Driver’s License approved after successful completion of probationary period.
• Current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

Work Shift / Schedule

Monday – Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378. Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non‑discrimination.

Benefits

• 21 days of vacation leave
• 21 days of sick leave
• 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year)
• FREE medical coverage for entire family
• Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service