HEM - Lubrication/48K Inspection (JO 9-26)

Colonial Group; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Honolulu, Hawaii is seeking a seasoned Diesel Mechanic to inspect, repair, overhaul and perform threshold maintenance on gasoline and diesel buses and related equipment. Candidates must have six years of hands-on experience in heavy-duty diesel systems, proficiency in electrical and hydraulic repair, and the ability to preplan daily work while meeting safety and licensing requirements.

This role requires flexibility to work various shifts and to pass medical and drug

Qualifications

• High school or trade school graduate.
• Minimum of six years' practical working experience as a Diesel Mechanic in the heavy‑duty vehicle field.
• Familiarity with current safety equipment and procedures.
• Ability to preplan daily work schedules and maintain excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, component overhauls and threshold maintenance of gasoline and diesel buses and other automotive equipment and their sub‑components.
• Perform other related work as assigned by the section supervisor.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Electrical repair

Mechanical/Hydraulic repair

Preventive maintenance standards

Wheelchair-lift maintenance

Computer literacy

Education

High school or trade school graduate

6 years' experience as a Diesel Mechanic in heavy-duty vehicles

Job description

Essential Functions for the Position:

Required to perform inspections, repairs, component overhauls and threshold maintenance of gasoline and diesel buses and other automotive equipment and their sub‑components, and perform other related work as assigned by the section supervisor.

Special Knowledge & Skills:

1. Must be general mechanic familiar with all aspects of diesel engine repair, preferably Detroit Diesel/Cummins.
2. Must have strong electrical repair and troubleshooting skills.
3. Must have strong mechanical/hydraulic repair and troubleshooting skills.
4. Must have strong knowledge of current preventive maintenance standards.
5. Must be well‑versed in current maintenance practices as related to wheelchair‑lift assemblies.
6. Must be computer literate.

Education, Training & Experience:

1. Must be high school or trade school graduate.
2. Must have minimum of six (6) years' practical working experience as a Diesel Mechanic in the heavy‑duty vehicle field.

Other Job Requirement & Conditions:

1. Must be familiar with current safety equipment and procedures.
2. Must be able to preplan daily work schedules. Must have excellent work performance and attendance record.
3. Must have demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
4. 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.
5. Must have valid Hawaii State driver's license with clean traffic abstract (a current traffic abstract must be presented at time of testing), and must be able to pass State of Hawaii D.O.T. driving requirements for a "Type B" commercial driver's license.
6. Must pass Company‑administered written and oral examinations.
7. Must be able to meet standard physical requirements and pass Company‑sponsored medical examination and drug screening.
8. Must be willing and able to work various shifts, overtime as directed, holiday duty as required, and assume days‑off as assigned.