ELECTRONIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN - HIGHWAYS (ISLAND OF MAUI)

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawaii’s Department of Transportation seeks qualified applicants for the Maui District Office, Highways. The position requires a Hawaii Journey Worker Electrician’s License, substantial electrical knowledge, and the ability to read plans and schematics.

Expect evaluation of education/experience and possible in-person testing in Hawaii. Two years of general electrical experience and one year specialized in minicomputers and circuits are described.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience which demonstrates knowledge of electricity and electronic principles and theories; tools, instruments and materials used in electrical and electronic work; electrical and electronic work hazards and safety practices; ability to use electronic and electrical test instruments to test and replace faulty electronic modules; and read and interpret plans, blueprints, manufacturer’s specifications, and diagrams of electrical/electronic circuits and prepare reports.
• One (1) year of work experience which demonstrated knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and theories as they apply to the repair of minicomputers and electronic components such as oscillating, multivibrator, pulse, memory and integrated circuits and ability to read, understand, and prepare plans and schematic diagrams of applicable electrical and electronic circuits and test and repair or test and construct printed circuit assemblies.

Skills

Electrical principles

Read schematics/diagrams

Safety practices

Test instruments usage

Tools

Electrical test instruments

Job description

Recruitment Number: DOT-HWY-2026-17

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants which may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur for the Maui District Office, Highways - Department of Transportation (DOT), State of Hawaii.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of the Department of Human Resources website.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

General Experience

Two (2) years of work experience which demonstrates the possession of knowledge of electricity and electronic principles and theories; tools, instruments and materials used in electrical and electronic work; electrical and electronic work hazards and safety practices; and ability to use electronic and electrical test instruments to test and replace faulty electronic modules; and read and interpret plans, blueprints, manufacturer's specifications, and diagrams of electrical/electronic circuits and prepare reports.

Specialized Experience

One (1) year of work experience which demonstrated possession of knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and theories as they apply to the repair of minicomputers and electronic components such as oscillating, multivibrator, pulse, memory and integrated circuits and ability to read, understand, and prepare plans and schematic diagrams of applicable electrical and electronic circuits and test and repair or test and construct printed circuit assemblies.

Electrician's License Requirement

A valid State of Hawaii Journey Worker Electrician'sLicense is required at time of application.

NOTE

Hawaii does not have reciprocity agreements with other jurisdictions.

Information about obtaining a State of Hawaii Electrician License is available with the State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs via: http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/electrician/

Driver License Requirement

A valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is required, at the time of appointment.

Lifting Requirement

This position requires the ability to lift and carry items of up to 50 lbs unassisted and 100 lbs assisted.

Substitutions Allowed

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Transportation will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In‑person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in‑person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader) for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the DOT Personnel Office's Levels of Review.