Garage Mechanic - Kalaeloa $25-$33/HR DOE

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Assist Senior Mechanic Diagnose maintenance and repair problems on major components and systems such as:

Perform repair and preventative maintenance work under the direction or supervision of Senior Mechanic on both tractor and trailer:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain shop housekeeping
• Work closely with logistics supervisor, fleet manager, transportation manager, drivers and mechanics.
• Maintain tools, equipment and the shop in good condition always.
• Assist with and perform running repairs, PM services on tractors, trailers and straight trucks.
• Assist with State and Federal inspections on tractors, trailers, and straight trucks.
• Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting problems with major components.
• Assist with Test driving vehicles to determine problems and to ensure mechanical soundness after repairs have been made
• Oversee repair work done by outside vendors.
• Able to use company issued laptop and or PC. Familiar with MS Office, troubleshooting, and SAP software.
• Maintain accurate records of PM services and repair work.
• Schedule repair work and state inspections.
• Occasionally assist with road service.
• Maintain and oversee parts and tire inventory.
• Order and acquire parts through vendors.
• Correctly code invoices and expenses
• Contain costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
• Assist with maintaining equipment fleet on neighbor island (25% travel)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Works under regular shop and outdoor conditions

* Mechanic attire required including PPE.

* May be required to work from other terminal locations

EQUIPMENT USE:

* Skilled in the operation of a variety of tools and equipment used in the repair of trucks and heavy equipment

WORK HOURS

* Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

* May be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* Frequent reaching, use of eye-hand-foot coordination, depth perception, and wide field of vision for operating miscellaneous shop tools and equipment

* Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, balancing, walking and carrying up to 60 pounds.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

* Demonstrates good independent judgement and organization of work assignments

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

* Interacts positively with all levels of employees, contractors, and vendors.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred Experience:

* 1-4 years of Heavy equipment and trailer maintenance and repair

* A general knowledge of the systems and components listed above

* Experience in dealing with parts and service vendors

* Experience maintaining vehicle maintenance records

* Experience with PM scheduling

Education/Training:

* HS diploma or equivalency (required)

* Trade or Technical training (preferred)

* Must be able to acquire TWIC and government credentials.