Crash​/Fire Equipment Mechanic - Daniel K. Inouye International Airport - Oahu

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 26-0039. Vacancy with the Department of Transportation, Airports Division. Salary: $6,300 per month (BC-11).

• This position requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) – Class A, Endorsement N – Tank vehicles (permanently mounted tank rated >119 gallons, or portable tank rated >1000 gallons). No restrictions relating to codes E (manual transmission), I (class C vehicle over 18,000 pounds GVWR), or L (air brakes). Applicants must possess a valid CDL at date of appointment.

Maintains and repairs aircraft crash/fire rescue vehicles, boats, and auxiliary equipment; repairs diesel and gasoline engines, including synchronized dual engines; fabricates parts and performs welding to modify vehicles and constructs or repairs various items; may repair automobiles, trucks, and heavy construction equipment; and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Legal Authorization to Work: State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the state government to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• General
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of journey worker level automotive repair work experience demonstrating knowledge of diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance procedures, brake systems, transmissions, drive shafts, hydraulic equipment, electrical systems of automotive vehicles, occupational hazards and precautionary measures applicable to the automotive repair trade; ability to perform complete overhaul of gasoline engines and smaller diesel engines; locate and correct mechanical defects;
  
  perform arc welding and simple body and fender repairs; interpret and work from drawings, oral and written instructions.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of independent specialized work experience in the maintenance and repair of crash/fire vehicles and auxiliary equipment. Experience must demonstrate 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 tools for electrical repair; maintain and repair equipment such as high pressure rotary and centrifugal pumps, turret controls, nozzles, and air compressors;
  
  express ideas verbally and clearly; keep simple records.
• CDL: Applicants must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) – Class A, Endorsement N – Tank vehicles (permanently mounted tank rated >119 gallons, or portable tank rated >1000 gallons) with no restrictions relating to codes E, I, or L. A valid out‑of‑state CDL may be accepted, but must be transferred to a Hawaii‑issued CDL prior to employment and within 30 days of arriving in Hawaii.
• Pre‑employment testing for controlled substances is required.
• Federal Criminal History Record Check:
  Prospective employees must not have been convicted of a disqualifying criminal offense within the preceding 10 years. Cost of the check is the applicant’s responsibility.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.