HEM - Engine Rebuild (JO 27-26)

Oahu Transit Services, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oahu Transit Services, Inc. seeks a heavy equipment mechanic to troubleshoot, diagnose, tear down, clean, inspect, and rebuild engines used in transit applications.

The role involves dyno-testing engine components and performing related duties in a transit workshop setting. Requirements include 6 years of heavy equipment experience (4+ with diesel engines such as Ford 6.0L Powerstroke), ability to read technical manuals, and possession of a Hawaii driver’s license with a clean record.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand technical publications including parts and service manuals.
• Must know engine system test equipment to inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, service and overhaul components.
• Must meet license and certification requirements and have Hawaii driver’s license with clean abstract (CDL Type B optional).
• 6 years of heavy equipment experience, including 4+ years with medium/heavy duty diesel engines (Ford 6.0L Powerstroke).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, tear down, clean, inspect, rebuild and dyno-test engines for the transit industry.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual reading

Engine test equipment

Safety procedures

Education

High school or trade school diploma

6 years heavy equipment experience (4+ with diesel engines such as Ford 6.0L Powerstroke)

Tools

Basic & special tools

Forklifts/overhead cranes operation tools

Job description

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Troubleshoot, diagnose, tear down, clean, inspect, rebuild and dyno‑test engines related to the transportation industry, including but not limited to associated engine subcomponents. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge & Skills:

• Must be able to read and understand technical publications, including related parts and service manuals.
• Must have knowledge of engine system test equipment used to inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, service, replace and overhaul engines system components.
• Must be familiar with safety equipment and procedures.

Education, Training & Experience:

• Must be high school or trade school graduate.
• Must have six (6) years' practical working experience in the heavy equipment field, including at least four (4) years with medium/heavy duty diesel engines to include, but not limited to the Ford 6.0L Powerstroke diesel engine .

Other Job Requirement & Conditions:

• Must possess basic as well as special tools needed to accomplish everyday responsibilities of a heavy equipment mechanic as applied to the transit field.
• Must meet or be able to meet all present and future license and certification requirements as may be required by City, State or Federal governments; and must possess valid State of Hawaii driver's license with clean traffic abstract (CDL "Type B" optional).
• Must pass Company‑administered written and oral examinations.
• Must be able to meet standard physical requirements and pass Company‑sponsored medical examination and drug test.
• Must be able to pass physical requirements to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Must have excellent work performance and attendance records; and must be willing and able to work various shifts, overtime as directed, holiday duty as required and assume days‑off as assigned.