TIRE REPAIR WORKER (BC-05) [3 vacancies]

    Highlights

    Professional experience is defined as post-bachelors degree, non-clerical work typically involving independent analytical work that included solving complex (non-routine) problems, writing reports, and interpreting and applying technical materials. The Department of Facility Maintenance, Automotive Equipment Service Division, is looking for three (3) Tire Repair Workers experienced in changing and repairing automotive and truck tires to work at the Halawa Corporation Yard.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHI

    Description

    TIRE REPAIR WORKER (BC-05) [3 vacancies]

    Salary

    $5,043.00 Monthly

    Location

    Oahu, HI

    Job Type

    Full-Time Permanent

    Job Number

    030267

    Department

    Department of Facility Maintenance

    Division

    Automotive Equipment Service

    Opening Date

    08/09/2026

    Closing Date

    8/22/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

    • Description
    • Benefits
    • Questions

    Position Information

    Do you have experience repairing heavy vehicle tires?

    Apply now to become a Tire Repair Worker!

    The Department of Facility Maintenance, Automotive Equipment Service Division, is looking for three (3) Tire Repair Workers experienced in changing and repairing automotive and truck tires to work at the Halawa Corporation Yard. Most duties involve working on tires and tubes from passenger vehicles, heavy trucks, construction equipment, and other heavy-duty equipment. You will also perform basic vehicle maintenance duties requiring the knowledge and skills to help keep City vehicles safe and operational for our employees.

    What Youll Do

    • Change, repair, mount, and replace tires and tubes
    • Operate tire changing machines, hydraulic lifts, impact tools, and other shop equipment
    • Drive a non-CDL City Tire Repair & Service Truck to respond to roadside and job-site tire repair calls across Oahu
    • Refuel diesel, gas, and L.P.G. powered vehicles and equipment
    • Keeps written records of work performed, including work orders, inspection forms, and fuel records
    • Help keep the shop clean, safe, stocked, and organized

    Special Working Requirements

    • Serves as a Disaster Response Worker during times of emergencies.
    • Exposure to a potential explosive separation of a multi-piece rim wheel or a sudden release of the contained air of a single-piece rim wheel.

    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 to be part of the team that keeps City vehicles rolling!

    Additional Job Information

    HIRING PROCESS:

    • Applications must be submitted online by August 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

    • Interviews for the current vacancies will be held on September 10, 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;
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    • check your spam folders; and
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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:

    Some experience and/or training in changing and repairing automotive and truck tires.

    Desirable Experience: experience repairing heavy vehicle tires, including roadside repair.

    LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

    Possession of a valid appropriate drivers license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.

    Examination Process

    If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current 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.

    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.

    To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment 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.

    01

    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 youve 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 is defined as post-bachelors degree, non-clerical work typically involving independent analytical work that included solving complex (non-routine) problems, writing reports, and interpreting and applying technical materials.

    • 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.

    • Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.

    • 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., drivers 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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    TIRE REPAIR WORK EXPERIENCE

    Describe in detail your specific duties and responsibilities in changing and repairing tires for construction, industrial, heavy truck and passenger vehicles.

    List the position(s) from your Work Experience section of your application where you performed this work.

    03

    TIRE REPAIR EXPERIENCE CHECKLIST

    Please check all the duties you have experience performing:

    • Inspected tires to determine if repair or replacement is needed
    • Changing passenger vehicle tires
    • Used tire changing machine for passenger vehicles
    • Repairing passenger vehicle tires/tubs
    • Changing truck tires
    • Used tire changing equipment or manually changing truck tires
    • Repairing light truck tire/tubes (e.g., 6.00-16 to 9.50-16.5)
    • Repairing truck tires (multi-piece rim/wheels)
    • Repairing medium duty truck tires (e.g., 7.50-20 to 12.75-24.5)
    • Repairing heavy duty truck tires (10.00-22 to 12.75-24.5)
    • Repairing large construction equipment tires (17.5-25 and above)
    • Keeping records of tire repairs or service work performed

    04

    For EACH duty selected in Question 3, list the position(s) from your Work Experience section of your application where you performed those duties and how often you performed it (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)

    Required Question

    Employer City and County of Honolulu

    Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

    Phone (808) 768-8536

    Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/

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