Mechanical Repairer - BC-

Repairs, overhauls, and maintains a variety of mechanical equipment and tools; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Wastewater Division in Hilo.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Work under filthy and obnoxious working conditions. Must be available for stand-by duty and be available for immediate response in cases of emergency.

• Services, overhauls, and repairs pumps, generators, power mowers, compressors, welding machines, jack hammers, electric motors, concrete mixers, pipe cutting machines, and other small construction and maintenance equipment.
• Services, overhauls, and repairs small gasoline engines.
• Makes periodic inspections of mechanical equipment.
• Responsible for tools and equipment.
• Keeps records.
• May perform oxyacetylene and electric welding.
• May supervise the work of other mechanical repairers or helpers as required.

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• completion of the eighth grade, and
• four (4) years of experience in repairing mechanical equipment representative of the class (e.g. pumps, compressors, welding machines, jack hammers, concrete mixers, electric motors, blowers, gear reduction units, gasoline and diesel engines, portable pumps and generators, centrifuges, boilers, and heat exchangers).

• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i Driver License (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

• possession of valid State of Hawai`i Driver License (Class
  4) or any other valid comparable driver license is required prior to completion of probation, and
• possession of a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate is required prior to appointment.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in repairing mechanical equipment; the functions and operating principles of a wide variety of mechanical equipment, including electric motors and gasoline engines; and hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.

recognize defects in mechanical equipment and take corrective action; use and maintain hand and power tools used in the mechanical trades such as wrenches, soldering irons, cutting and welding equipment, hammers, files, grinders, buffers, and drills; as applicable to specific positions, work under filthy and obnoxious working conditions; and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Heavy

The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
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