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Senior Helper (AQ-Electrical Mechanic) - Maui

Hawaiian Electric
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jul 2025

About the role

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

 

Posting End Date:  at 11:59PM HST

 

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The M QS SUBSTATION & METER SUBSTATION Department of the P SUBSTATION & METER Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancy available. (Role: Non-Exempt)

 

JOB FUNCTION:

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work under direct or indirect supervision. Assists personnel of higher classifications in the construction, installations, maintenance and operations of Company facilities in order to acquire necessary knowledge for indentureship in the trade.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs routine tasks under direct supervision. Assists personnel of higher classifications in their regularly assigned tasks in order to acquire necessary knowledge for indentureship in the trade (use of checklist).
  • Drives Company vehicles. May drive a truck carrying personnel and/or materials. If qualified, operates trucks or equipment of higher classification.
  • Lifts and carries materials, tools and equipment.
  • Uses hand tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers, pliers, punches, wrenches, etc.
  • Uses power tools such as electricity/pneumatic drills, guns, impact wrenches, etc.

 

Other Responsibilities:

  • Performs similar and incidental duties as required.
  • Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls/callouts.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to identify and distinguish the difference between colors, including shades, hues, and tints. (for electrician related positions).
  • Must have or be able to qualify for State of Hawaii Commercial driver's license (Class B) and Company driver's license.
  • Must be able to obtain a Medical Examiners Certificate.
  • Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) and the Berger Aptitude for Programming Test (BAPT).
    • Notes:
      • 1) Employees who have taken and passed the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) do not need to take the TECH.
      • 2) Employees hired before July 1, 1992 do not need to take the BAPT.
  • Must pass Job Sample Test.

 

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Work Hours: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Kahului  – Maui

Wage: $26.04 – $33.17 

 

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.

 

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And 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. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

 

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

 

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