Automotive Mechanic I - BC-10

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs mechanical repairs and overhauls on a variety of gasoline and diesel driven automotive vehicles and equipment, including small construction equipment. This is a permanent full-time vacancy with the Mass Transit Agency - Transit Vehicle Maintenance Support Division in Hilo. This position is a career ladder position, with the next level being Transit Vehicle Mechanic I, BC-11. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualifications for the next level, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to advance. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies. Temporary appointments may lead to permanent appointments.

Requirements

Completion of high school, and successful completion of an apprenticeship training program, or four (4) years of experience repairing automotive equipment under a journey level mechanic.
Possession of a valid State of Hawai'i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing.
Possession of a good driving record certified by a traffic abstract confirming no DUI convictions, license revocations, or suspensions for three (3) years preceding and no moving violations for one (1) year preceding.
Knowledge of theory and principles of the internal combustion engine.
Knowledge of principles of electricity as applied to the electrical systems of automotive equipment.
Knowledge of uses of equipment, tools, and materials used in the repair, overhaul, maintenance, inspection, and testing of automotive vehicles and equipment and their specialized mechanical, electrical, or electronic units.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices of the trade.
Ability to diagnose, adjust, and repair mechanical defects in gasoline and diesel fuel driven automotive vehicles and equipment.
Ability to learn the maintenance and repair of non-automotive equipment such as air compressors, sprayers, stripers, generators, pumps, power tools, and hydraulic lifts.
Ability to perform welding and simple body and fender repair.
Ability to evaluate and perform safety check inspections in compliance with State Department of Transportation guidelines.
Ability to read and interpret various manufacturers' manuals in performing work.
Ability to read and interpret work from rough sketches, schematics, or blueprints.
Ability to estimate materials, parts, time, and labor necessary to perform a job.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate automotive vehicles and equipment and conduct road tests.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with others.
Ability to handle weights and loads.

Nice To Haves

An Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Automotive Mechanics or Diesel Mechanics may be substituted for one (1) year of the required automotive repair experience.
Possession of a valid State of Hawai'i Commercial Driver License (Class A or B) with the appropriate endorsements is required prior to completion of probation (The current vacancy with the Mass Transit Agency requires a valid State of Hawai'i Commercial Driver License (Class B) with P endorsement prior to completion of probation.).
Possession of a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate is required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses engine knocks, noises, vibrations, or mechanical failures.
Uses scanner to diagnose and to verify that engine is running in accordance to operating specifications; removes, repairs, overhauls, installs, inspects, and tests gasoline and diesel fuel engines.
Adjusts camshaft and ignition times; checks connecting rods and main bearing clearances.
Replaces radiators, hoses, power steering pumps, carburetors, fuel injectors, air compressors, generators, and alternators; replaces belts and starters.
Inspects, repairs, adjusts, or replaces defective mechanical systems; repairs, maintains, and overhauls major systems including brakes, transmissions, differentials, and front and rear suspensions; overhauls steering mechanisms and drive shafts.
Determines needed repair parts; road tests vehicles and equipment.
Performs safety and Department of Transportation inspections as assigned.
Operates shop equipment such as valve grinders, boring bars, vacuum gauges, voltage and regulator testers, wheel balancers, hoists, drill presses, wheel pullers, lathes, jacks air tools, scopes, dwell meters, timing lights, and various hand tools and other diagnostic equipment.
Repairs and overhauls tools and equipment such as mowers, pumps, chain saws, air compressors, generators, sprayers, stripers, hydraulic lifts, and construction tools such as jackhammers and busters.
May perform oxyacetylene and electric welding in connection with repair work.
May straighten grills, door panels, hood cab bodies and other parts; may buff, sand, and paint bodies and fenders.
Maintains operational records.
May assist in the maintenance and record keeping of the inventory for all parts, tools, and equipment in the shop.
May operate equipment on relief assignments.
May assign tasks to and work with other mechanics, helpers, apprentices, and others.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.