Driver / Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Founded on Maui in 1995, Pacific Biodiesel is America's longest operating biodiesel producer and has been the only commercial producer of liquid biofuels in Hawai'i for three decades. Our community-based model of regenerative agriculture and renewable energy is helping to fight climate change, support energy security, bolster food security and grow Hawai'i's circular economy. 

Be part of our mission and grow with one of Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work for 15 consecutive years and counting!

Position Overview:  Provide grease interceptor maintenance and used cooking oil collection from various locations.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Operate a vacuum tank unit mounted on a truck.
• Maintain customer grease interceptor as directed.
• Perform light plumbing modifications and repairs.
• Able to use a snake, or jetting mechanism to clear obstructions in plumbing lines
• Core sampling, light mechanical trouble shooting, equipment delivery
• Daily maintenance of equipment as instructed.
• Handle multiple lengths of suction hoses.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Key Requirements:

  Education : 

• High School Diploma, or equivalent

Experience and Competencies:

• Able to drive and operate a vacuum truck.
• Physically fit to remove manhole covers from grease interceptors.
• Understand basic operation of grease interceptors and proper servicing techniques.
• Ability to locate grease trap in a timely manner.
• Ability to tolerate fumes from grease traps.
• Independent, self-starting, accountable professional with a demonstrated sense of urgency, integrity and adaptability. 

License and Certifications:

• Valid Hawaii driver’s license, Type 3 or CDL preferred.
• Medical Examiner’s Clearance Certificate.
• Tanker Endorsement required.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to talk and hear frequently as job involves daily oral communication. 
• Ability to sit on air ride seat while driving.
• Ability to sit, stand, twist, reach, walk, and climb stairs.
• Ability to climb in and out of truck between stops.
• Ability to climb on top of tank as needed.
• Ability to lift 60-pound manhole covers and baffles. 
• Ability to operate and drag hoses on vacuum truck.

Benefits:

• 100% employer‑paid single‑coverage medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays

Pay range $29 - $34/hr depending on license and experience.

Driver Applications are available in the posting details and should be uploaded as an attachment under the "Resume" section. We ask all applicants to submit a resume with their application.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

Every role here supports Pacific Biodiesel’s mission to create a clean, sustainable energy future through community‑based renewable fuel production. 

Pacific Biodiesel is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. Pacific Biodiesel considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.