Tech Trainee
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician
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JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Tech Trainee 1
Reports to: Service Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Division: HPC
Department: Service
Union: ILWU
Locations: Kauai
POSITION SUMMARYUnder the general direction of more skilled technicians, the Tech Trainee 1 primarily performs helper duties for employees in the Service Department. The Tech Trainee 1 may at times perform unskilled or semiskilled duties in assigned areas. The Tech Trainee 1 will remain in the Trainee 1 classification for a minimum period of 1 year. During this period, the Tech Trainee 1 will attend all assigned training classes and obtain passing grades.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Moves about on foot, often through uneven terrain.
Operates equipment and hand and power tools.
Seizes, helps, or works with hands.
Raises or lowers miscellaneous equipment parts and tools.
Extends hands and arms in any direction.
Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
Remains in standing position if required to perform various functions of the job.
In and out of equipment.
Goes up and down in man lifts.
Reads work tickets and parts and service books and operates heavy equipment.
Communicates by radio, phone, and in person.
Hears well enough to discern mechanical problems for safety in and around shop and construction sites and to receive communication by radio, phone, and in person.
Sits in equipment and vehicles for extended periods.
Lies in prone position under vehicles and equipment for extended periods.
Lifts up to 60lbs. daily, frequent exertion.
Works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise.
Works outside and in shop with variations of temperature and weather.
Subject to foul…
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