Fleet Maintenance Technician - Hilo

Do you have the drive to succeed? Fuel your potential!

The Hawaii Petroleum ‘ohana enjoys a culture that treats all employees with special care and aloha. In our complex operation, every job is important to the success of the whole company, and we all rely on one another – one canoe, many paddles.

Now under a second generation of family leadership, we at Hawaii Petroleum are committed to serving the communities in which we operate by always striving to be pono, to do what is right. We believe that our responsibility is to provide the community with high quality products and services at convenient locations across the islands. The Hawaii Petroleum family of companies is comprised of Ohana Fuels, Hawaii Fueling Network (HFN), and Minit Stop convenience stores.

Hawaii Petroleum, LLC, a NorthStar Energy operating company, a business unit of the Saltchuk Family of Businesses.

Hawaii Petroleum is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Fleet Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance, inspection and reliability of our petroleum transport fleet.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in diesel, heavy-duty vehicle, fleet maintenance, or petroleum product delivery and provides hands-on training under the supervision of experienced technicians and operations leaders.

Our Fleet Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring our trucks, tank trailers, and fleet equipment remain safe, clean, compliant, and operational to service our customers throughout Hawaii island.  This position also serves as a backup Lubricant Delivery Driver when business needs require.

If you enjoy hands-on mechanical work, take pride in maintaining commercial vehicles, and value safety, reliability, and teamwork, build your career with a company that fuels businesses, powers local communities, and keeps Hawaii moving.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on petroleum trucks, tractors, tank trailers, and support equipment, including oil changes, fluid checks, filter replacements, lubrication, tire inspections, and basic adjustments.
• Conduct inspections of brakes, lights, tires, suspension systems, pumps, hoses, valves, and other components for wear, leaks, damage, or safety concerns.
• Assist with troubleshooting minor repairs involving diesel engines, electrical systems, air brakes, hydraulics, fuel systems, and tanker-related equipment.
• Prepare company fleet vehicles for Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections, preventative maintenance schedules, and company safety checks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized and professional shop environment.
• Complete work orders, inspection reports, parts requests, and maintenance records accurately and timely.
• Communicate maintenance issues, repair needs, safety concerns, and equipment status updates promptly to supervisors, drivers, and senior technicians.
• Perform other related maintenance duties and assist with after-hours callouts for fleet related issues when needed.
• Safely operate CDL-required trucks and ensure the safe hauling of product in accordance with OSHA, DOT and Hazmat as well as Local, State and Federal requirements.
• Serve as backup Lubricant Delivery Driver as business demands require.
• Complete and participate in ongoing company-related trainings, reviews, shop procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Stay current with licenses, certifications, physicals, background checks and other requirements needed for this position and participate in the Company’s drug testing program.
• Follow all Company’s rules of conduct, policies and procedures and comply with Federal, State, and Local safety, health and environmental regulations.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Seeking Candidates 21 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a current and valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with X endorsement (HazMat and Tank) and PUC physical card at time of hire.  Current TWIC card preferred; ability to obtain one upon hire required.
• Prior shop, maintenance, fuel operations, logistics, trucking, or mechanical work experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with air brake systems, electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance inspections or tanker equipment preferred, with a willingness to learn petroleum equipment, DOT requirements, hazardous material safety practices, and company maintenance procedures.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in diesel, automotive, or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, shop equipment, and diagnostic tools.
• Work independently and cooperatively with team and have physical stamina to handle long hours in various environments and conditions.
• Ability to safely lift, move and deliver heavy loads up to 40 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times, climb ladders and perform other physical tasks in various weather conditions.
• Operate work related technology including company issued computers, tablets and/or a Smart Phone with a basic understanding of Microsoft Office 365 email and applications.
• Must be open to a flexible work schedule including weekends, morning and afternoon shifts, on-call responsibilities, and after-hours emergency fleet support.

Please note: Applicants with a non-Hawaii CDL license should be aware of requirements of the State of Hawaii for transferring their CDL prior to applying.

You will receive competitive benefits and pay to support you and your family:

• Paid time off including Vacation, Sick and Holidays
• Employees have free Medical/Dental/Vision for base plans with option to enroll families at an additional cost
• Voluntary benefits including Life Insurance/AD&D/Long-Term Disability
• Annual Target Incentive Bonus based on Performance
• Monthly Fuel Allowance and Company issued cell phone
• 4% 401(k) Retirement Match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll help you advance from a CDL Class B to CDL Class A License!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.