Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Reworld Projects, LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Employee Assistance Program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Reworld’s Kapolei, Hawaii energy‑from‑waste facility seeks a Mobile Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain front‑end loaders, forklifts, tractors, trailers, and other equipment essential to plant operations.

The role requires 4+ years in vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance or 2 years in trade school plus 2 years’ experience. CDL Class A is a plus; respirator fit testing is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of four years vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience, or two years of mechanical trade school training and two years’ experience as a vehicle and heavy equipment mechanic.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment such as front‑end loader and tractor/trailer.
• Required to pass a respirator fit test and be clean shaven.
• Current valid CDL Class A license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace worn parts across braking, engines, fuel, powertrain, and hydraulic systems.
• Adjust, maintain, and repair transmissions and subassemblies.
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to identify defects.
• Diagnose faults with engine diagnostic equipment and calibration devices.
• Weld or solder broken parts and fabricate from sheet metal.
• Overhaul and test equipment for operating efficiency.
• Read operating manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Welding

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A license (preferred)

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting‑edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld’s differentiator comes from its ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we’re missing is you.

About the role

HPOWER located in Kapolei, Hawaii, seeks a dedicated Mobile Equipment Mechanic who will be responsible for performing various mechanical, maintenance and repair at this essential energy‑from‑waste power plant. The Mobile Equipment Mechanic will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment such as front‑end loaders, forklifts, tractors, trailers, and other light‑ and heavy‑operating equipment in support of the Facility’s overall operations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts to braking system, engines, fuel system, power train, electrical system and hydraulic system.
• Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies such as transmissions, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to identify defects.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
• Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
• Overhaul and test equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy‑operating equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on all facility vehicles to ensure that equipment and vehicles operate efficiently and safely.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial equipment and machines and keep equipment service records.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of four years vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience, or two years of mechanical trade school training and two years’ experience as a vehicle and heavy equipment mechanic.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment such as front‑end loader and tractor/trailer.
• Required to pass a respirator fit test and be clean shaven.
• Current valid CDL Class A license is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; working at high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise in the work environmental is usually loud.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 34.62 - 46.06 USD per hour.

Reworld™ provides an industry‑leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Regular full‑time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry‑leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed anAffirmativeActionProgram (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon‑negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey.

Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on.

Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large‑scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work.

Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world.

Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste.

When you work with us, you’ll find a hard‑working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.

For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/