Vehicle Lead Technician

gategroup; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Life, accident, hospital plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Free meals

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a Lead Technician Vehicle to maintain a fleet of company vehicles and equipment, ensuring timely, cost-effective service and DOT compliance where applicable. The role reports to the local unit director and west regional fleet manager and carries a focus on preventive maintenance, parts sourcing, and accurate record-keeping.

Requires 7+ years' preventive maintenance experience, knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• 7+ years preventive maintenance experience.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics and/or vehicle diagrams
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred
• Valid Driver's License required

Responsibilities

• Communicates with all required vendors
• Sources all needed parts and equipment
• Maintains local preventive maintenance schedule and ensures compliance
• Maintains shop and parts inventory at a required level
• Locates, corrects and adjusts defects on fleet vehicles and vehicle equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and vehicle equipment
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers
• Maintains detailed records of time and materials used for completion of diagnosis
• Ensures all work is in compliance EPA requirements
• Ensures all company policies and procedures and OSHA standards are maintained to the highest level

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Welding

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Reporting to the local unit director of operations and west regional fleet manager, the Lead Technician Vehicle will be responsible for the upkeep of a fleet of company vehicles and vehicle equipment, perform maintenance on vehicles and vehicle equipment in a timely and cost effective manner and ensure that all facility DOT vehicle are in compliance where applicable

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $33.85 Per Hour

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates with all required vendors
• Sources all needed parts and equipment.
• Maintains local preventive maintenance schedule and ensures compliance.
• Maintains shop and parts inventory at a required level.
• Locates, corrects and adjusts defects on fleet vehicles and vehicle equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and vehicle equipment.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers.
• Maintains detailed records of time and materials used for completion of diagnosis.
• Ensures all work is in compliance EPA requirements.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures and OSHA standards are maintained to the highest level.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Work Experience: 7+ years preventive maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics and/or vehicle diagrams
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred
• Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) Valid Drivers License
• Language / Communication Skills: Effective communication skills

Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility: TBA Type of Employment: Full-time Travel %: Up to 10% Exemption Classification: non-exempt

Internal Relationships: employee at all levels of the organization External Relationships: vendors and customers

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Must be able to maintain a clean and organized work area. Ability to work well with others within a culturally diverse environment. Ability to work a flexible schedule. A willingness to learn new skills and participate in ongoing training sessions. Basic computer skills required.

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)

Organization Structure Direct Line Manager (Title): GM, Unit Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): n/a Number of Direct Reports: 0 Number of Dotted Line Reports: n/a Estimated Total Size of Team: 2 gategroup

Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:. Excellence We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires. We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves. Passion Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care. We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks. Responsibility We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet. We always look out for each other -creating a safe workplace environment is everyone's responsibility. Respect Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals. We respect each other's voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

We anticipate that this job will close on: 09/17/2026

gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry - fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment. For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.