HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER - KONA, HAWAII ISLAND

State of Hawaiʻi; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Transportation Benefits

Training & Continuing Education

Job summary

State of Hawai'i Department of Transportation – Highways Division in Kona is seeking a qualified truck operator. The role involves operating heavy trucks (5 tons+ or tank trucks over 1200 gallons), performing operational maintenance, and supporting general construction tasks.

Candidates must hold a CDL Class B with Endorsement N (Tank vehicles 1,000 gallons+), have no restrictions on E/J/L codes, and possess at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience operating trucks with capacity > 1.5 tons.
• CDL Class B with Endorsement N (Tank vehicles 1,000 gallons or more).
• No restrictions for codes E, J and L at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Operate a truck with factory-rated capacity of 5 tons or more or tank truck with capacity over 1200 gallons.
• Perform operational maintenance and assist with general construction and maintenance tasks.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Truck operation

CDL knowledge

Safety awareness

Job description

Recruitment Number: 26-0302 The immediate vacancy is with the

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number: 26-0302 The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Transportation - Highways Division located in KONA. A 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 a truck having a factory-rated capacity of 5 tons and over, or a tank truck having a capacity of over 1200 gallons as a major work assignment and performs operational maintenance; 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: ONE (1) YEAR of work experience in the operation of trucks having a factory-rated capacity of more than one and one-half tons; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Requirements: This position requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B, with Endorsement N (Tank vehicles 1,000 gallons or more capacity), and no restrictions relating to codes E (manual transmission), J (automatic or synchromesh transmission) and L (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. Note: 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. Your Hawaii-issued CDL will be verified by the hiring agency before you can start employment. Please contact the Honolulu CDL Office at [phone] for information on how to obtain a Hawaii CDL.

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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.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

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.

YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII

• Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Paid Vacation You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.
• Paid Sick Leave You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.
• Other Leaves Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
• Health Insurance The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
• Group Life Insurance The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
• Retirement Plan The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of credited service may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
• Premium Conversion Plan Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Transportation Benefits Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Deferred Compensation The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Promotions & Transfers For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
• Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
• Travel Expenses The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
• Incentive & Service Awards The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.
• Union & Collective Bargaining Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.

The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Revised 01/13

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT

This position requires a valid State of Hawaii Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, Endorsement N (Tank Vehicles 1,000 gallons or more capacity) and no restrictions relating to codes E (vehicles equipped with manual transmission), J (automatic or synchromesh transmission) and L (vehicles equipped with air brakes). Do you possess the required CDL?

In order to receive credit, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your CDL (front & back) to your online application.

• Yes
• No

Experience Requirement

Do you have at least ONE (1) year of work experience in the operation of trucks with a factory-rated capacity of more than 1-1/2 tons? If yes, identify each experience you would like us to consider, and provide the following information. Treat each change in employer or position separately.

• Name of employer and your job title.
• Description of this employer (private trucking or construction company), services it provided and clientele served.
• What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities?
• Describe your experience, if any, spent in the operation of trucks and average number of hours spent per week performing such duties. Do not include time spent in unrelated duties.
• What type of truck(s) did you operate? List make, model number (i.e., Peterbilt, Kenworth, Chevy) and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
• When compared to your other job duties, was truck driving a primary or secondary part of your job?
• What was the job title and general background of your supervisor?
• How did your responsibilities and authority differ from those of your supervisor?
• Required Question