Senior Helper (AQ-Electrician) (TL09) - Hilo

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 H QS SUBSTATION & METER SUBSTATION Department of the P SUBSTATION & METER Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancies 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, installation, maintenance and operations of Company facilities in order to acquire necessary knowledge for indentureship in the trade.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs routine tasks under direct or indirect 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 a 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 electric/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:

• Must possess or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license (Class 3).  May be required to obtain Class 4 State of Hawai'i driver's license.
• If required to obtain Class 4 State of Hawai'i driver's license, must obtain Medical Examiners Certificate.
• Must pass Job Sample Test.
• Ability to identify and distinguish different colors and color hues required.
• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH).
• Must pass the Berger Aptitude for Programming (BAPT) test
• Must possess a two-year degree (A.S.) in Electronics Technology, Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology, or similar program, or have equivalent work experience as an electrician or communications technician.
• Must possess basic computer literacy in email, spreadsheets, and documents. Literacy level is determined by testing.
• Must possess basic electricity knowledge. Knowledge level is determined by Company written test.
• Must possess basic math skills. Skill level is determined by Company written test.

 

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Work Hours: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Location: Hilo  – Hawaii Island

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 ex