Senior Helper (AQ-Electrician) - Kona

Hawaiian Electric Company; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Company in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, seeks an entry-level non-exempt trainee for the Substation & Meter division. You will assist electricians in construction, installation, and maintenance of company facilities, driving company vehicles and handling materials, tools, and equipment under supervision.

Requirements include a two-year AS degree in electronics or equivalent, basic math and computer literacy, color vision, and the ability to obtain required state licenses.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Standards may require a Class 4 license in Hawaii.
• Ability to identify colors, including shades and tints for electrician positions.
• Basic math skills and literate in email, spreadsheets, and documents.
• Basic computer literacy; testing determines skill level.
• Must possess basic electricity knowledge and pass company tests.

Responsibilities

• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work under supervision to learn the trade.
• Assist higher classifications with construction, installation, maintenance and operations of Company facilities.
• Drive Company vehicles and possibly operate trucks/equipment of higher class.
• Handle materials and use hand and power tools as needed.
• Perform similar duties and emergency assignments as required.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Color vision

Math skills

Basic computer literacy

Electrical knowledge

Education

AS in Electronics Technology or similar

Job description

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Posting End Date: 10/02/2026 at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The H QS SUBSTATION & METER SUBSTATION Department of the P SUBSTATION & METER Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancy available. (Role: Non-Exempt)

JOB FUNCTION:

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work under direct or indirect supervision. Assists personnel of higher classifications in the construction, installation, maintenance and operations of Company facilities in order to acquire necessary knowledge for indentureship in the trade.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs routine tasks under direct or indirect supervision. Assists personnel of higher classifications in their regularly assigned tasks in order to acquire necessary knowledge for indentureship in the trade (use of checklist).
• Drives Company vehicles. May drive a truck carrying personnel and/or materials. If qualified, operates trucks or equipment of a higher classification.
• Lifts and carries materials, tools, and equipment.
• Uses hand tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers, pliers, punches, wrenches, etc.
• Uses power tools such as electric/pneumatic drills, guns, impact wrenches, etc.

Other Responsibilities:

• Performs similar and incidental duties as required.
• Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls/callouts.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety needs. May be required to obtain Class 4 State of Hawai'i driver's license.
• If required to obtain Class 4 State of Hawai'i driver's license, must obtain Medical Examiners Certificate.
• Must pass Job Sample Test.
• Ability to identify and distinguish the difference between colors, including shades, hues, and tints. (for electrician related positions).
• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH).
• Must pass the Berger Aptitude for Programming (BAPT) test
• Must possess a two-year degree (A.S.) in Electronics Technology, Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology, or similar program, or have equivalent work experience as an electrician or communications technician.
• Must possess basic computer literacy in email, spreadsheets, and documents. Literacy level is determined by testing.
• Must possess basic electricity knowledge. Knowledge level is determined by Company written test.
• Must possess basic math skills. Skill level is determined by Company written test.

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Work Hours: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Location: Kailua-Kona – Hawaii Island

Wage: $26.80

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at [phone].