ELECTRONIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN - HIGHWAYS (ISLAND OF KAUAI)

The immediate vacancy is located at the Kauai District Office, Department of Transportation - Highways, State of Hawaii. THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

About the role

This position is responsible for maintaining the traffic signal system on Kauai; repairs all existing traffic signal equipment; assembles, tests, adjusts, installs and modifies electronic equipment; inspects traffic signals; maintains traffic signal inventory; maintains highway lighting inventory and inspects highway lighting facilities.

Responsibilities

• Two (2) years of work experience which demonstrates the possession of knowledge of electricity and electronic principles and theories; tools, instruments and materials used in electrical and electronic work; electrical and electronic work hazards and safety practices; and ability to use electronic and electrical test instruments to test and replace faulty electronic modules; and read and interpret plans, blueprints, manufacturer's specifications, and diagrams of electrical/electronic circuits and prepare reports.
• One (1) year of work experience which demonstrated possession of knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and theories as they apply to the repair of minicomputers and electronic components such as oscillating, multivibrator, pulse, memory and integrated circuits and ability to read, understand, and prepare plans and schematic diagrams of applicable electrical and electronic circuits and test and repair or test and construct printed circuit assemblies.
• A valid State of Hawaii Journey Worker Electrician's License is required at time of application.
• A valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is required, at the time of appointment.
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry items of up to 50 lbs unassisted and 125 lbs assisted.

Requirements

• General Experience: Two (2) years of work experience which demonstrates the possession of knowledge of electricity and electronic principles and theories; tools, instruments and materials used in electrical and electronic work; electrical and electronic work hazards and safety practices; and ability to use electronic and electrical test instruments to test and replace faulty electronic modules; and read and interpret plans, blueprints, manufacturer's specifications, and diagrams of electrical/electronic circuits and prepare reports.
• Specialized Experience: One (1) year of work experience which demonstrated possession of knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and theories as they apply to the repair of minicomputers and electronic components such as oscillating, multivibrator, pulse, memory and integrated circuits and ability to read, understand, and prepare plans and schematic diagrams of applicable electrical and electronic circuits and test and repair or test and construct printed circuit assemblies.

Qualifications

• An Electrician's License Requirement: A valid State of Hawaii Journey Worker Electrician's License is required at time of application.
• A Driver License Requirement: A valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is required, at the time of appointment.
• A Lifting Requirement: This position requires the ability to lift and carry items of up to 50 lbs unassisted and 125 lbs assisted.

Benefits

Note: Hawaii does not have reciprocity agreements with other jurisdictions. Information about obtaining a State of Hawaii Electrician License is available with the State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs via: http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/electrician/

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

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

Information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the DOT Personnel Office's Levels of Review

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