Fire Science Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 384256
Department: Various Departments
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
Attention All Mechanics!The City is hiring fleet mechanics at various levels to work on repairing and maintaining
the City's fleet of automotive and heavy vehicles and equipment.
The following are general descriptions of the different Fleet Mechanic levels within the City and County of Honolulu. Current vacancies are with the Department of Facility Maintenance, Automotive Equipment Service Division, the Board of Water Supply, Water System Operations Division, and the Honolulu Fire Department.
Fleet Mechanic I (BC-08): $5,678/month. This is an entry-level opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in the repair and maintenance of automotive and/or heavy vehicles and equipment and/or construction equipment. Therefore, persons selected for positions in this class must meet the minimum qualification requirements and be capable of successfully attaining the skills and qualifications required to satisfactorily progress to the journey level.
Fleet Mechanic II (BC-10): $6,309/month. This level independently repairs and overhauls a variety of gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel vehicles and equipment that are part of the City's fleet that includes but are not limited to the following: light vehicles and equipment (i.e., cars, light to medium trucks, etc.), construction equipment (i.e., front end loaders, paving machines, etc.), and heavy vehicles and equipment (i.e., refuse trucks, dump trucks, etc.); and performs other related duties as required.
Fleet Mechanic III (BC-11): $6,539/month. This level independently repairs, maintains and overhauls a variety of heavy motorized vehicles and/or equipment in the City's fleet (such as refuse trucks, dump trucks, cranes, bulldozers, rollers, graders, etc.), as a substantially full-time assignment; and performs other duties as required.
Special Work Conditions: Depending on the department and position, you may be required to work on weekends and holidays and may be subject to rotating and/or night shift work.
Additional Job Information
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Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.
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:
Fleet Mechanic I: Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the skills and duties of this position. Typically, this type of experience and/or training is obtained through completion of a recognized automotive or diesel mechanic program.
Such experience and/or training must have demonstrated knowledge of the basic components of automotive, diesel and/or heavy equipment technology; basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory; basic analysis and modern diagnostic techniques; routine mechanical repairs and adjustments.
Education/Training Credits:
Education/formal training in an automotive or diesel mechanics program may be credited toward your application if you provide documentation of your certificate(s)/degree. Some examples include the following:

• An Associate's degree in Applied Science (AAS) in Diesel Mechanics Technology may be used to qualify for the Fleet Mechanic I level.
• Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Technology or Diesel Mechanics may be given some credit along with relevant work experience.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certificates may be given some credit along with relevant work experience under a journey level mechanic.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
Fleet Mechanic II: Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position.
Experience must have included maintenance and overhauls of a variety of light and heavy motorized vehicles and/or equipment in the City's fleet, of which you assisted in more difficult and complex tasks and received supplemental training to increase knowledge related to the industry.
Fleet Mechanic III: Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of a Fleet Mechanic III.
Experience must have included the repair and overhaul of complex hydraulic and electrical systems on a variety of heavy vehicles, such as dump trucks, truck tractors, and/or refuse trucks.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
The below table generally outlines when certain licenses and certificates are commonly required. Specific license and certification requirements will be based on each specific position, and will be communicated by the specific hiring department prior to/during the interview process.
Fleet Mechanic I
Fleet Mechanic II
Fleet Mechanic III
Valid Driver's License (Type 3)
Prior to Appointment
Prior to Appointment
Prior to Appointment
D.O.T. Medical Exam Certificate
Prior to Appointment
Prior to Appointment
Prior to Appointment
Valid Commercial Driver's License (Type B)
By the End of Probation
By the End of Probation
By the End of Probation
Certificate approved by the Environmental Protection Agency
By the End of Probation
By the End of Probation
Prior to Appointment
State Department of Transportation Safety Inspector Certificate
Prior to Appointment
Certificate of Fitness for Crane and Hoist Operator
Prior to Appointment
Examination Process
Your application will be screened for each respective Fleet Mechanic level. If you qualify for one or more levels, your name will be eligible for consideration at the qualifying Fleet Mechanic level for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings. 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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Experience in Repairing Vehicle and Equipment ComponentsDescribe 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 vehicle and/or equipment you repaired;
2) the GVW of each vehicle and/or equipment; and
3) how you repaired each component.
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