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Salary: $6,539.00 Monthly
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 314256
Department: Honolulu Fire Department
Opening Date: 03/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
The Honolulu Fire Department is looking for a Fire Equipment Mechanic to perform repairs, modifications, and maintenance of all fire fighting apparatuses, trailers, fire and rescue equipment.
What You'll Do:

• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul fire apparatus and heavy vehicles, including gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, brake systems, axles, and steering components to keep emergency equipment operational.
• Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems such as starters, alternators, sirens, emergency lighting, generators, and multiplex engine and transmission controls.
• Fabricate, weld, and modify vehicle components by repairing body frames, pumps, tanks, and structural parts using machine tools and welding equipment when replacement parts are unavailable.
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire equipment and apparatus, including pumps, piping systems, hoses, and safety systems, and conduct required safety inspections and operational road tests.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities of the position.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
Additional Job Information
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position.
Applicable Experience: Experience in maintaining/repairing heavy vehicles, or commercial vehicle over 26,000 pounds (GCWR).
Applicable Skills Needed:

• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine systems, including the theory and operation of internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and the ability to diagnose and repair electrical components and circuits in vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in using mechanical tools and diagnostic equipment, such as hydraulic presses, lathes, gauges, pullers, and other shop machinery used in vehicle repair.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical defects, perform repairs, and follow technical instructions while working safely and handling heavy equipment and materials.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and a current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate. (prior to appointment.)
The above licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
-- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit:
To view additional information, please visit our page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS: When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if you've held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
• Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
• Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
• Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
• Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
  
  1. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
     
  2. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
• All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., driver's license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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Heavy Vehicle Repair ExperienceDescribe your experience in repairing commercial or heavy vehicles, such as automated refuse trucks, buses, tanker trucks, etc. Please provide the following information in your answer:

1. Which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application did you do heavy vehicle repair work?
   
2. What types of heavy vehicles did you repair?
   
3. What level of experience did you achieve (e.g., were you a helper/apprentice, journey level, or supervisor)?

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Complex Heavy Vehicle Troubleshooting and RepairDescribe a difficult overhaul, troubleshooting, and repair job that you have done on a heavy vehicle.
Include in your explanation:

1. Name of your employer;
   
2. What was the situation and why was the job difficult;
   
3. How did you complete the job and what major tools, equipment and materials you used; and
   
4. Were you closely supervised, did you perform the work independently, or did you supervise others? (if you supervised others, list the number of persons you supervised and their job titles).

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Mechanical and Diagnostic Component Repair ExperienceDescribe your experience in repairing each of the following COMPONENTS:
1) Diagnostic Equipment
2) Gasoline Engine Repair
3) Diesel Engine Repair
4) Electronic Engine or Transmission Controls Repair
5) other equipment (please describe)
Include in each explanation:
1) the various types of vehicles and/or equipment you repaired;
2) the GVW of each vehicle and/or equipment; and
3) how you repaired each component.
Required Question