EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - HALAWA TO KALIHI, OAHU

About the role

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Land & Natural Resources, Engineering Division. This position requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, with no restrictions relating to codes E (manual transmission) and L (air brakes) at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Operates two (2) or more types of motorized equipment such as trucks, backhoes and tractors/excavators having a factory rated capacity of 1½ but less than 5 tons as a major work assignment.
• May perform manual work tasks in connection with general construction and maintenance work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Legal Authorization to Work: Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident alien, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

• Experience and Training: One (1) year of work experience involving the operation of at least two of the motorized equipment representatives of the class Equipment Operator II (e.g., trucks having a factory rated capacity of 1‑1½ but less than 5 tons, and rollers under 5 tons), or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL): At time of application, must possess a valid CDL – Class A, with no restrictions relating to codes E (manual transmission) and L (air brakes). A copy of the CDL must be submitted with the application; failure to do so will result in rejection.
• Out‑of‑state CDL: A valid out‑of‑state CDL may be accepted. If selected, the applicant must transfer the out‑of‑state CDL to a Hawaii‑issued CDL prior to employment start date and within 30 days of arriving in Hawaii. The Hawaii‑issued CDL will be verified by the hiring agency before work can begin. For information on obtaining a Hawaii CDL, contact the Honolulu CDL Office at (808) 768‑4185.

Note: A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: This federal program forgives the balance of federal student loans for individuals who have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, see https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Electronic Notification: The Department of Human Resources Development will use email to notify applicants of important application status information. Ensure your email address is current, secure, and accessible.

Testing Information: The examination will be conducted on an unassembled basis, based on evaluation of education and experience. In‑person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense if such testing is required. Applications are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible; referral may also consider date of receipt.