EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III - HALAWA TO KALIHI, OAHU

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation, Harbors Division in Hawaii seeks a CDL Class A operator with Endorsement H to perform heavy equipment tasks and related maintenance work. The role requires TWIC clearance and pre-employment testing, with out-of-state CDL accepted if Hawaii CDL is obtained within 30 days of arrival.

Participation involves operating trucks, rollers, loaders, and tractors, and adherence to federal and state CDL rules in a public service setting.

Qualifications

• ONE (1) YEAR of work experience operating at least TWO (2) types of motorized equipment.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class A with Endorsement H and no restrictions on L, O, Z.
• Out-of-state CDL may be accepted; Hawaii CDL required prior to start.
• TWIC clearance and pre-employment drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Operate two or more types of motorized equipment such as heavy trucks, rollers, loaders, and light tractors as a major duty.
• Perform related manual labor as needed and assist with general construction and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state CDL regulations and pre-employment testing.

Skills

CDL Class A

Endorsement H

TWIC

Pre-employment testing

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0378

The Department of Transportation, Harbors Division has ONE (1) urgent vacancy.

This position requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A, with Endorsement H (Vehicles hauling hazardous materials requiring placards), and no restrictions relating to codes L (air brakes), O (class A tractor-trailer combination), and Z (full air brakes) at the time of application.

NOTE: If a copy of your CDL is not submitted at the time of application, your application will be rejected.

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.

Operates two or more types of motorized equipment such as heavy trucks, heavy rollers, loaders and light tractors as a major work assignment; may perform manual work tasks in connection with general construction and maintenance work; may operate graders and heavy tractors as an incidental work assignment; and performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements

General Experience: ONE (1) YEAR of work experience involving the operation of at least TWO (2) of the motorized equipment representative of the class equipment representative operator III (e.g. heavy motorized equipment such as trucks having a factory rated capacity of 5 tons or over, rollers of 5 tons or over, loaders, and tractors such as D‑4, TD‑6 and TD‑9 with bulldozer blade attachments), or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Commercial Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class A, with Endorsement H (Vehicles hauling hazardous materials requiring placards), and no restrictions relating to codes L (air brakes), O (class A tractor-trailer combination), and Z (full air brakes) at the time of application.

NOTE: If a copy of your CDL is not submitted at the time of application, your application will be rejected.

A valid out‑of‑state CDL may also be accepted. If you are selected for this position, you must transfer your out‑of‑state CDL to a Hawaii‑issued CDL prior to your employment start date and within 30 days of arriving in Hawaii. Your Hawaii‑issued CDL will be verified by the hiring agency before you can start work. Please contact the Honolulu CDL Office at [phone] for information on how to obtain a Hawaii CDL.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Clearance – Federal Criminal History Records Check: In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the harbor must undergo a pre‑employment fingerprint‑based criminal history record check. To be granted the TWIC clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within seven years from the date of appointment. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint‑based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding seven years. The cost for the records check will be the applicant’s responsibility. However, upon hire, the employee will be reimbursed provided he/she submits the TWIC receipt to his/her supervisor.

The Federal Department of Transportation regulations require pre‑employment testing for controlled substances. If you are selected for this position, the hiring agency will notify you when and where to report for testing.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please.

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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

Electronic Notification to Applicants

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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 the application.