AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC I - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND

About the role

The current vacancy is with the Department of Land and Natural Resources. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs journey level major and minor mechanical repair work on gasoline and diesel powered motor vehicles and other motorized equipment, including complete overhaul.
• May supervise Automotive Mechanic Helpers, and may serve as lead worker over other Automotive Mechanic I's when engaged in large overhaul jobs requiring more than one Automotive Mechanic.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of work experience which involved the performance of automotive repair work under a journey level automotive mechanic, or successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship program for automotive mechanics in motor vehicle repair work under a journey level automotive mechanic, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Qualifications

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Skills

• Must possess a valid Class C Driver’s License.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Paid Vacation: 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment, up to a total of 90 days (720 hours).
• Paid Sick Leave: 21 days per year from the FIRST year, no limit on the amount you can accumulate.
• Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-savings benefit program allowing employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Transportation Benefits: Pre-tax payroll deductions for qualified transportation expenses.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness.
• Social Security: The State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Pay

• Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

• Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: Individuals must make 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer to potentially have their federal student loans forgiven.
• ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications.
• Testing Information: The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience.

Job Benefits With The State Of Hawai'i

• Summary of benefits for full-time employment is listed below. Non-Civil Service appointments will have benefits provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.
• With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months.
• Temporary members of the civil service are eligible for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions.
• Employees may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.

Other Information

• Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.
• What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii?
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