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LUBRICATION WORKER (BC-05) [2 vacancies]

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City and County of Honolulu

Honolulu, HI (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/25/2026

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Job Description

Grease, Grit, and Getting It Done! Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today! Ready for a role where you can keep vehicles and heavy equipment running safely and efficiently? The Department of Facility Maintenance , Automotive Equipment Service Division , is hiring Lubrication Workers for their Halawa and Windward yards. In this role, you will lubricate and service automobiles, trucks, heavy machinery, heavy equipment and other gasoline and diesel powered motorized equipment. What You Will Do Lubricating and servicing a variety of automobiles, trucks and other gasoline, diesel and liquified petroleum gas powered equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Following manufacturer's safety instructions, Federal, State, County, OSHA, DOSH and EPA laws and regulations while performing maintenance tasks on all types of automotive vehicles or equipment. Inspecting, checking and refilling to proper levels: engine coolant, battery water, brake fluid, power steering fluid, engine oil, transmission fluid, differential oil, transfer case oil, hydraulic oil, front wheel bearing oil, compressor oil and other automotive lubricants or fluids. Special Work Conditions Work hours are Monday
  • Friday, 6:30 a.m.
  • 3:00 p.
m. This position c rawls under trucks and other equipment; works in engine compartments; and works with certain mounted special equipment, e.g. compacting units. Work involves exposure to cleaning solvents, used motor oils, and other chemicals. Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies. 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 https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/ . Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
HIRING PROCESS
Interviews for the current vacancies will be held on July 9 , 2026 . A conditional job offer will be made after all interviews have concluded. Additional interviews for future vacancies may be scheduled by the individual hiring departments as vacancies occur. Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
  • use a valid e-mail account;
  • verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
  • are subscribed to e-mail notices;
  • check your spam folders; and
  • add infoneogov@honolulu.
gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply. 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
Some experience and/or training in lubricating automotive or other motorized equipment.
Must be able to:
Learn and readily recognize defects in the mechanical operation of vehicles; Use common lubrication tools, materials, and equipment; Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Follow safety rules and procedures; Handle weights and loads.
Desirable Experience :
Demonstrated experience lubricating, maintaining, and servicing heavy equipment and vehicles (e.g., garbage trucks, street sweepers).
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT
Prior to
Appointment :
Valid Hawaii Driver's License (Type 3/automobile). Current valid State Department of Transportation Medical Examination Certificate. Prior to
Completion of Probation :
Commercial driver's license (CDL), Class B or higher.
NOTE:
The above required licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment. If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies 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.