HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER - LIHUE, KAUA'I

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

Job summary

State of HawaiʻiDepartment of Transportation – Highways Division in Lihue seeks a skilled truck operator. The role requires a CDL Class B with Endorsement N (Tank vehicles) and at least one year of truck operation experience. You may perform maintenance and related construction tasks as part of daily duties.

A valid out-of-state CDL may be accepted, with transfer to a Hawaii CDL before starting. Minimum qualifications are as stated; federal and state accommodations are provided upon request.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of work experience operating trucks with capacity > 1.5 tons.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States as required for Hawaii state government employment.
• CDL Class B with Endorsement N (Tank vehicles >= 1,000 gallons) and no restrictions on E, L, Z at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Operate a truck with capacity > 5 tons or a tank truck > 1,200 gallons as a major task.
• Perform maintenance and related general construction/maintenance duties as assigned.
• May perform manual tasks in connection with construction and maintenance work.

Skills

Truck operation

Education

CDL Class B

Job description

Recruitment Number: 26-0125

Immediate vacancy is with Department of Transportation – Highways Division located in Lihue.

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.

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.

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), L (air brakes), 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.

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.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

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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

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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.