Garage Mechanic - Kapolei-Kalaeloa

Sunoco•Kapolei, HI

About The Position

The Garage Mechanic diagnoses, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on tractors, trailers, and straight trucks. The role maintains fleet equipment, including vehicles on a neighboring island, and works with logistics, fleet, and transportation personnel, drivers, mechanics, contractors, and vendors. The mechanic also coordinates repairs and parts, maintains records and inventory, supports inspections, and helps control service and repair costs. The position works under regular shop conditions, may require work at other terminal locations, and includes rotating on-call shifts and occasional road service.

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 equivalent.
State inspection license.
Must be able to acquire TWIC credentials.
Good independent judgment and ability to organize work assignments.
Ability to interact positively with employees at all levels, contractors, and vendors.
Able to perform the physical demands described, including lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Trade or technical training.
CDL A with endorsements.

Responsibilities

Diagnose maintenance and repair problems with major vehicle components and systems, including engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, air systems, and electrical systems.
Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on tractors and trailers, including brakes, suspensions, clutches, cab air conditioning, tires, engines, axles, fifth wheels, wheels, fuel systems, delivery equipment, drivetrains, and frames.
Perform running repairs and preventive maintenance services on tractors, trailers, and straight trucks.
Perform state and federal inspections on tractors, trailers, and straight trucks.
Troubleshoot major component problems and test-drive vehicles to identify issues and confirm mechanical soundness after repairs.
Oversee repair work performed by outside vendors.
Maintain tools, equipment, and the shop in good condition.
Maintain accurate preventive-maintenance and repair records, and schedule repair work.
Perform occasional road service.
Maintain and oversee tire inventory; order and acquire parts through local vendors.
Correctly code invoices and expenses and control costs by using warranties and evaluating service and parts options.
Maintain the equipment fleet on a neighboring island, involving 25% travel.
Work closely with logistics supervisors, fleet managers, transportation managers, drivers, and mechanics.
Use a company-issued laptop or PC and maintain familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform all tasks safely.