Crash/Fire Equipment Mechanic - Lihue Airport - Kauai

State of Hawai'i•Island of Kauai, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation, Airports Division is hiring a Crash/Fire Equipment Mechanic at Lihue Airport on Kauai. The position maintains and repairs aircraft crash/fire rescue vehicles, boats, and auxiliary equipment. Duties also include repairing diesel and gasoline engines, including synchronized dual engines; fabricating parts; and welding to modify vehicles or construct and repair items. The mechanic may also repair automobiles, trucks, and heavy construction equipment, and perform related duties as assigned. Applicants must have one year of journey-worker-level automotive repair experience and one year of independent specialized experience maintaining and repairing crash/fire vehicles and auxiliary equipment. A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement and no air-brake (L) restriction is required at the time of application. A valid out-of-state CDL may be accepted, but selected applicants must transfer it to a Hawaii-issued CDL before starting employment and within 30 days of arriving in Hawaii. The role also requires pre-employment controlled-substance testing and, for airport security clearance, a fingerprint-based criminal history records check. Salary is $6,539 per month (BC-11).

Requirements

One year of journey-worker-level automotive repair experience demonstrating knowledge of diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines, automotive systems, repair tools and equipment, electrical principles, and applicable hazards and precautions.
Ability to overhaul gasoline engines and smaller diesel engines; diagnose and correct mechanical defects; perform arc welding and simple body and fender repairs; and interpret drawings and oral and written instructions.
One year of independent specialized experience maintaining and repairing crash/fire vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
Specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance procedures for high-pressure positive-displacement and centrifugal pumps.
Ability to read and comprehend crash/fire vehicle and equipment manufacturers’ manuals; repair synchronized dual engines; use volt-ohm meters, oscilloscopes, and electrical repair tools; maintain and repair pumps, turret controls, nozzles, and air compressors; communicate ideas clearly; and keep simple records.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement and no restriction relating to code L (air brakes), at the time of application. A valid out-of-state CDL may be accepted, subject to transfer to a Hawaii-issued CDL before employment starts.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without restriction.
Selected applicants must complete pre-employment controlled-substance testing as required by federal Department of Transportation regulations.
Applicants requiring unescorted access to secured airport areas must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history records check and meet SIDA clearance requirements; the applicant is responsible for the check’s cost.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair aircraft crash/fire rescue vehicles, boats, and auxiliary equipment.
Repair diesel and gasoline engines, including synchronized dual engines.
Fabricate parts and perform welding to modify vehicles and construct or repair various items.
May repair automobiles, trucks, and heavy construction equipment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.