EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - WAILUKU/ KAHULUI, MAUI

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Transportation- Highways Division, seeks an Equipment Operator I to operate two or more types of light motorized equipment and assist with general construction and maintenance tasks. The role requires a valid driver’s license and at least one year of relevant experience.

The position is a continuous recruitment with duties including operating tractors and trucks and performing related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of work experience operating at least two types of motorized equipment such as Farmall tractors and trucks.
• Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance or hoisting equipment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States as a citizen, national, or permanent resident or eligible for unrestricted employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates two (2) or more types of light motorized equipment as a major work assignment; may perform manual work tasks in general construction and maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate light equipment

Driver's license

Manual handling

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0209

This vacancy is with the Department of Transportation- Highways Division.

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 our website.

Duties Summary

Operates TWO (2) or more types of light motorized equipment such as Farmall International or John Deere rubber-wheeled tractors and pick-up trucks as a major work assignment; may perform manual work tasks in connection with general construction and maintenance work; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

Legal Authorization To Work Requirement

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.

Experience and Training:

ONE (1) YEAR of work experience involving the operation of at least two of the motorized equipment representative of the class Equipment Operator I (e.g., Farmall tractors and trucks having a factory rated capacity of less than 1-1/2 tons), or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Note: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

Driver's License:

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Select Certification Requirement:

Applicant must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g. hoisting equipment, hand truck).

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Other Information

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 accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

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