Garage Mechanic - Kapolei-Kalaeloa

Energy Transfer•Kapolei, HI

About The Position

The Garage Mechanic diagnoses, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on tractors, trailers, and straight trucks. The role covers major vehicle systems and components, including engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, air systems, electrical systems, suspensions, clutches, cabs, air conditioning, tires, axles, fifth wheels, wheels, fuel systems, delivery equipment, drivetrains, and frames. The mechanic conducts state and federal inspections, test-drives vehicles to diagnose issues and verify repairs, oversees outside-vendor work, schedules repairs, and maintains accurate preventive-maintenance and repair records. Additional responsibilities include maintaining tools, equipment, the shop, and tire inventory; ordering parts; coding invoices and expenses; and controlling costs through warranty use and evaluation of service and parts options. The position includes occasional road service and maintaining the equipment fleet on a neighbor island, with travel indicated as “25%25 travel.” The role works under regular shop conditions, may involve work at other terminal locations, and requires mechanic attire. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with possible overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotating on-call shifts.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in heavy truck and trailer maintenance and repair.
Working knowledge of the listed vehicle systems and components.
Experience dealing with parts and service vendors.
Experience maintaining vehicle-maintenance records.
Experience with preventive-maintenance scheduling.
High school diploma or equivalency.
Trade or technical training.
State inspection license.
Ability to acquire TWIC credentials.
Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment used in truck and heavy-equipment repair.
Good independent judgment and organization of work assignments.
Ability to interact positively with employees at all levels, contractors, and vendors.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including occasional lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CDL A with endorsements.

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks safely.
Work closely with the logistics supervisor, fleet manager, transportation manager, drivers, and other mechanics.
Maintain tools, equipment, and the shop in good condition.
Perform running repairs and preventive-maintenance services on tractors, trailers, and straight trucks.
Conduct state and federal inspections on tractors, trailers, and straight trucks.
Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with major vehicle components and systems.
Test-drive vehicles to determine problems and confirm mechanical soundness after repairs.
Oversee repair work performed by outside vendors.
Use a company-issued laptop and/or PC and maintain familiarity with MS Office programs.
Maintain accurate records of preventive-maintenance services and repair work.
Schedule repair work.
Perform occasional road service.
Maintain and oversee tire inventory.
Order and acquire parts through local vendors.
Code invoices and expenses correctly.
Contain costs by using warranties and evaluating service and parts options.
Maintain and oversee the equipment fleet on a neighbor island, including travel stated as “25%25 travel.”
Perform other duties as assigned.