Sewer Maintenance Helper

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days vacation

21 days sick leave

13 paid holidays (14 in an election ye

FREE medical for your entire family!

Vested retirement benefits after 10 n

And much more!

Job summary

County of Kauaʻi is seeking a Sewer Maintenance Helper to assist in cleaning, maintaining, constructing, and repairing sewer mains, wet walls, septic tanks, interceptors, and manholes, performing related duties as required.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in pipeline maintenance; the position operates in trenches and manholes, with occasional heavy equipment, and follows civil service procedures.

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

Skills

One year related experience

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:

sewer maintenance helper

Salary Range:

N/A

Position Salary:

5,043.00 USD Monthly

Location:

Department of Public Works Wastewater Division

Civil Service or Non Civil Service:

Civil Service

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
• 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 TitleVII 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.

Job Process Notes:

Join our Team of over 1,300 employees on the island of Kaua'i and start building a better tomorrow for you, your family and the Kaua'i community! I’ve submitted my application, what happens next? For civil service positions, applicants will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and depending on the position, may require additional assessments such as a written examination, performance examination or evidence of a valid driver’s license before being placed on an eligible list for that class of work. Depending on your ranking on the eligible list, you may be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. For non-civil service positions, applicants do not need to meet minimum qualification requirements. Oral Interviews are conducted with a panel of interviewers and if you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring department. Employment references will be conducted for the final applicant. After offer, depending on the position, other requirements such as criminal background check, physical examination, and drug testing may be required. What is an eligible list? Applicants for civil service positions who meets the minimum qualification requirements are placed on an eligible list which will be used by departments to fill a vacant position for that class of work. An applicant will remain on an eligible list for 6 months. What is the difference between a civil service and non-civil service position? A civil service position must be filled through the merit system whereby applicants must be qualified to fill a position. Becoming a civil service employee provides an individual with various rights not afforded to non-civil service employees. For more information about civil service recruitment, visit our website: Employment Opportunities - Kauai County, HI Hiring for a non-civil service position is usually processed by the hiring department. There are no minimum qualification requirements and your employment is considered “at will” which means that you may be discharged by the hiring department at any time. Do you allow substitutions for minimum qualification requirements (education for experience or experience for education)? Yes we do! For more information about allowed substitutions for a specific position, visit Class Specifications and search the specific job description that you are interested in.

Benefits:

• 21 days of vacation leave
• 21 days of sick leave
• 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year)
• FREE medical for your entire family!
• Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service!
• And much more!

Benefits Information:

For more information about benefits, visit our website: Benefits of Becoming a County of Kaua‘i Employee