Sewer Maintenance Helper

kauai; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Kauaʻi's Department of Public Works Wastewater Division seeks a Sewer Maintenance Helper to assist in cleaning, maintaining, constructing, and repairing sewer mains, wet walls, septic tanks, interceptors, and manholes.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in installing and maintaining pipelines and appurtenances; a written examination is required and scheduled on Kaua'i. Work shift is Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and
• one (1) year of experience assisting in the installation and maintenance of pipelines and appurtenances.

Responsibilities

• Assists in installing and connecting sewer laterals;
• Performs manual work in deep trenches, manholes and sewer tunnels;
• Operates jackhammer in breaking pavement and digging trenches;
• Mixes cement and mortar;
• Digs holes, moves pipes, and cuts brick;
• Assists in operating sewer cleaning and spraying equipment in cleaning and maintaining sewer lines;
• May be required to operate a light truck; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting End Date: October 21, 2026

Job Title

Sewer Maintenance Helper

Location

Department of Public Works Wastewater Division

Civil Service or Non Civil Servic e

Civil Service

Salary Range

N/A

Position Salary

5,043.00 USD Monthly

Job Summary

Assists in cleaning, maintaining, constructing, and repairing sewer mains, wet walls, septic tanks, interceptors, and manholes; and perform other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

• Assists in installing and connecting sewer laterals;
• Performs manual work in deep trenches, manholes and sewer tunnels;
• Operates jackhammer in breaking pavement and digging trenches;
• Mixes cement and mortar;
• Digs holes, moves pipes, and cuts brick;
• Assists in operating sewer cleaning and spraying equipment in cleaning and maintaining sewer lines;
• May be required to operate a light truck; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and
• one (1) year of experience assisting in the installation and maintenance of pipelines and appurtenances.

Testing

Applicants will be required to qualify on a written examination. Please note exams are held ONLY on Kaua'i. We do NOT conduct testing in other jurisdictions. When attending the written examination, please be prompt. There will be no admittance if you are late. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of Monday, November 2, 2026.

Work Shift/ Schedule

Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378 .

Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination