Service Maintenance Tech

Hawthorne Cat is a family‑owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries on which our communities depend like agriculture, construction, marine, and government.

Every member of our team plays a significant role in our success. Hawthorne Cat hires individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our Customers and our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE).

If you are looking to build your future with an established, thriving company with countless opportunities for growth and advancement, you’ve come to the right place! At Hawthorne Cat, we’re always looking for exceptionally skilled, hardworking individuals interested in contributing to our success and the success of the communities that we serve.

Our people are our most valuable asset. That’s why at Hawthorne Cat we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Job Title: Service Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Rental Service Manager

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

Division: HPC

Department: Rentals

Union: OE

Locations: Waipahu

Under the direction of the Rental Service Manager, the Service and Maintenance Technician (SMT) exists to maintain production by completing preventative maintenance requirements.

• Maintains equipment by cleaning, lubricating, and greasing parts with a wash rack steam cleaner and high‑pressure washer.
• Completes rental equipment check ins and check outs.
• Prolongs endurance of equipment by completing preventative maintenance schedules.
• Documents actions by completing inspection reports and work orders.
• Completes deliveries and pickups of parts, small attachments and towable equipment if needed.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains and reports issues with facility wash rack, pressure washer, and pumps.
• Maintains overall organization of the equipment yard and attachment racking.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Determines condition of equipment by inspecting equipment before and after use, reporting damages and discrepancies.
• Maintains stock inventory to determine amount available, anticipating needed stock, placing and expediting orders for stock, and verifying receipt of stock.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Must have PC skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Must have forklift certified or be able to be certified within 60 days.
• Must have the ability to multi‑task and complete assignments.

• Walking:
  Moves about on foot, often through uneven terrain.
• Hands/arms:
  Operates equipment and hand and power tools.
• Handling:
  Seizes, helps, or works with hands.
• Lifting:
  Raises or lowers miscellaneous equipment parts and tools.
• Reaching:
  Extends hands and arms in any direction.
• Stooping:
  Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
• Standing:
  Remains in standing position if required to perform various functions of the job.
• Climbing:
  In and out of equipment.
• Raising/Lowering:
  Goes up and down in man lifts.
• Vision:
  Reads paperwork, files, and records on the computer.
• Talking:
  Communicates by radio, phone, and in person.
• Hearing:
  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.
• Sitting:
  Sits in equipment and vehicles for extended periods.
• Laying:
  Lies in prone position under vehicles and equipment for extended periods.
• Lifting:
  Lifts up to 60lbs. daily, frequent exertion.

• Noise:
  Works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise.
• Temp/Weather:
  Works outside and in shop with variations of temperature and weather.
• Exposure:
  Subject to foul…