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Diesel Mechanic – $30–$40/hr - Full-Time

Express Employment Honolulu, HI
Job Category

Skilled Trades

Job Type

Hourly

Employment Type

Temp to Hire

Work Hours

Full-time

Compensation

$30$40per hour

Hiring Manager
Cesar Benitez-FiameSkilled Trades Employment Specialist
Recruiter
Cesar Benitez-FiameSkilled Trades Employment Specialist

This job was last updated on December 9, 2025 6:54 PM.

📍 Location: Honolulu, HI
💵 Pay: $30.00–$40.00/hr (DOE)
🕒 Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift
📌 Type: Direct Hire | Long-Term Career Opportunity

Join a well-established transportation and freight company as a Diesel Mechanic responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing diesel trucks and tractor-trailers. If you're skilled, reliable, and ready for a high-paying mechanic role with excellent benefits, this is a strong career move.

What You’ll Do

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical + hydraulic systems
  • Perform routine maintenance: oil changes, filters, fluids, inspections
  • Complete major repairs (drivetrain, suspension, differentials, etc.)
  • Use diagnostic tools, power tools, welding equipment, and repair software
  • Document all repairs and follow DOT + company safety requirements
  • Ensure fleet vehicles are safe, compliant, and road-ready

What You Need to Qualify

  • 1+ year diesel truck or tractor-trailer maintenance experience
  • High school diploma or technical school training preferred
  • Able to diagnose major components (engines, transmissions, etc.)
  • Skilled with professional diesel repair tools + diagnostics
  • Valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred)
  • Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled shop
  • Strong communication and customer service mindset
  • Must pass: background check, drug screening
  • Regular and predictable attendance is required
  • DOT-regulated safety-sensitive position

Physical Requirements

  • Lift/move up to 100 lbs
  • Stand, kneel, crawl, climb, and work in tight spaces
  • Work around moving mechanical parts, fumes, and loud noise

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Holiday Pay
  • Referral program

Apply Today

Ready to join a respected transportation company as a Diesel Mechanic?

Call (808) 792-7005 or reply with your resume for immediate consideration.

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Company Size

11-100

Company Overview

For over 25 years, Express Employment Professionals has been dedicated to providing quality staffing services and human resource solutions to medium-sized business around the globe. Since its establishment in 1983, Express has grown to include a network of more than 550 employment agencies. With Express Employment Professionals, both businesses and job seekers alike can experience the confidence and satisfaction of knowing that they will receive personal attention from each of our locally owned and operated staffing firms. Express Employment Professionals serves local businesses with both full-time and temporary staffing and job placement in addition to providing human resource services and consulting. Our full line of services include:

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  1. Have you ever applied with us at Express Employment before? If so, how long ago, and did you interview with someone on-site?

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  2. Do you have at least one year of experience working on diesel trucks or tractor-trailers?

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  3. Do you currently hold a valid Driver’s License? Is your CDL license active or in progress?

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  4. Have you used professional diesel diagnostic and repair tools before?

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