ELECTRONIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN - HIGHWAYS (ISLAND OF MAUI)

State of Hawaii; Hawaii; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Maui District Office, Highways is seeking applicants for the Electrical/Traffic Signal Technician position. This continuous recruitment supports filling current and future vacancies on Maui, with duties including maintaining traffic signal systems, testing and repairing equipment, and inspecting signals.

Applicants must have two years general experience and one year specialized; valid Hawaii Journey Worker Electrician's License; valid driver's

Qualifications

• General experience showing knowledge of electricity and electronic principles.
• Specialized experience in repair of minicomputers and electronic components.
• Valid Hawaii Journey Worker Electrician's License required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the traffic signal system for the Maui District.
• Test, repair, and maintain existing traffic signal equipment.
• Assemble, test, adjust, install, and modify electronic equipment.
• Inspect traffic signals and highway lighting facilities.

Skills

Electrical theory

Plans & diagrams

Test instruments

Safety practices

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.

If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT-Highways Personnel Office by email at [e-mail] before the closing of the DOT-HWY-2026-17 recruitment. Your subject line should include DOT-HWY-2026-17, ELECTRONIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN - ISLAND OF MAUI.

The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.

Under the general supervision of the General Construction & Maintenance Superintendent VI, this position is responsible for maintaining the traffic signal system of the Maui District; tests, repairs, and maintains existing traffic signal equipment; assembles, tests, adjusts, installs and modifies electronic equipment; inspects traffic signals; maintains traffic signal inventory; maintains highway lighting inventory and inspects highway lighting facilities

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.

Requirements

• 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's License 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.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call the DOT Personnel Office at [phone] for assistance.

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, see https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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.