Senior Helper (AQ-Instrument & Control Technician) - Maalaea

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies is seeking a Non-Exempt role in the M GI INSTRUMENT & CONTROL Department of the M GENERATION Division. The position performs unskilled and semi-skilled work under supervision, assisting higher classifications in construction, installation, maintenance and operations of company facilities. There is 1 vacancy and a Monday–Friday work schedule.

The wage is $26.80 per hour. Candidates must pass color vision tests and a Job Sample Test, and hold a valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Color vision and ability to distinguish colors (for electrician-related positions).
• Valid driver's license issued by Hawaii or another US state/territory with driving position standards.
• Must pass Job Sample Test.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tasks under direct or indirect supervision.
• Assists higher classifications in construction, installation, maintenance and operations of company facilities.
• Drives company vehicles; may drive a truck carrying personnel and/or materials.
• Lifts and carries materials, tools and equipment.
• Uses hand tools and power tools as needed.
• Assumes an emergency management role and performs assignments during emergencies.

Skills

Color vision

Driver's license

Job Sample Test

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: 11/02/2026 at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION

The M GI INSTRUMENT & CONTROL Department of the M GENERATION 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 truck 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.
• Assumes 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.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs similar and incidental duties as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH).
  • Note : Employees who have taken and passed the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) do not need to take the TECH.
• Ability to identify and distinguish the difference between colors, including shades, hues, and tints. (for electrician related positions).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state or territory. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Company Driver Safety policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety needs.
• Must pass Job Sample Test.

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Wage: $26.80

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].

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email [e-mail].

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.

By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

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