Utility Mechanic - Oahu

We recognize our competitive advantage — our people. We believe in our employees, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our 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.

About the role

Performs all-around maintenance work covered by various mechanical trades and installs and maintains utility piping systems within the department’s scope of activities.

Responsibilities

• Works from plans, specifications, and oral or written instructions.
• Lays out, installs, and repairs all types of department pipes, valves, hangers, supports, etc.
• Performs non-licensed plumbing functions.
• Does sheet metal work as required on truck bodies, cabinets, meter cans, etc.
• Does structural work in repairs to buildings, fences, etc.
• Does general gas and electric welding on various structures and equipment.
• Operates metal working, woodworking, welding, and other equipment; uses hand tools and measuring devices.
• Directs the work of personnel in lower classifications on any or all of the above operations.
• Performs all types of painting work, including preparation of surfaces and painting of all types of vehicles, equipment, tools, and devices.
• Performs similar and incidental duties as required.
• Assumes an emergency management role, as assigned, and performs specific assignments or functions in an event of an emergency (excluding routine trouble calls/callouts).

Requirements

• Color blindness not acceptable.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license.
• Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy.
• Graduate of Painter Apprentice Program or equivalent training and experience.
• Must pass American Welding Standards (AWS) Structural Welding Code ANSI/AWS D1.1-98* – Steel Test (6010 and 6011 welding rods).

Pay

$55.32 per hour

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM

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. For well over a century, the company has met the demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands. 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.