Position Information
Depending on the trade, an apprentice works in a 3 to 5 year established apprenticeship program that provides the opportunity to learn a skilled trade and become a journey level worker through on-the-job training and community college classes. Under agreement signed by the apprentice and the City, the City agrees to provide on-the-job training and the apprentice agrees to work and attend classes to learn the trade.
On the job, the apprentice receives orientation on basic work operations and work rules, receives training in the work processes of the trade, accompanies journey level workers and supervisors on the job and performs progressively more difficult, responsible and skilled assignments.
The apprentice also takes courses related to the trade at the community college. The classes are held after work hours and apprentices are required to attend on their own time. The apprentice pays for the tuition, fees and books, and upon successful completion of the semester, is reimbursed by the City.
If you are hired as a trades apprentice and have previous training and experience, you may submit this to the Joint Apprenticeship Committee, for possible credit and advancement to a higher apprenticeship level.
Additional Job Information
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
- Applications must be submitted online by September 18, 2008, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
- Paper applications will NOT be accepted.
- WRITTEN TEST DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2008.
The test will be administered ONLY IN HONOLULU and ONLY ON OCTOBER 25, 2008. NO MAKEUPS WILL BE PERMITTED - So Mark Your Calendars Now!
Approximately 7 days prior to the written test, candidates will be notified by mail of the date, time, and place.
- There are various vacancies (Limited Term Appointments) with the Board of Water Supply, the Department of Facility Maintenance, and the Department of Transportation Services. Positions are located island wide.
- As vacancies occur, this list may be used for apprenticeships in specialty areas, such as AUTOMOTIVE, CONSTRUCTION / MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL and PIPEFITTING. Your name will be referred ONLY for vacancies in the specialty areas you indicate on your job application. To help you select the specialty areas, please see Supplemental Questions for more detailed descriptions of the specialty areas.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
None
License Requirement: Possession of an appropriate valid Hawaii State driver's license, as required. Some positions require CDL B, prior to the completion of Trades Apprentice Program.
Examination Process
WRITTEN TEST: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, you must pass a written test which may cover the following areas: mathematics, understanding and following written instructions, and reading comprehension.
Examination Weight
Written Test………………………...........................…….100%
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
- All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle driver's license?
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Expiration Date
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Class Of License
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Please carefully review the speciality areas in Questions #4 through #11.
Indicate the specialty areas that you are seriously interested in. If you decline an interview, you may be disqualified for future consideration. FLEET MECHANIC (HEAVY VEHICLE) Performs vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance for the City. Requires completion of an associates degree in Diesel Mechanics; training in the diagnosis, inspection, repair, and maintenance of heavy vehicles and equipment; obtaining a Commercial Drivers License, Type B; and satisfactory completion of appropriate work process hours. May be exposed to offensive or obnoxious odors and hazardous conditions.
- Yes, I am interested.
- No, I am not interested.
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BRIDGE & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER Constructs forms in storm drain catch basins and man holes; constructs forms for pre-cast drain boxes; repairs fencing and wooden structures in waist deep water; Uses specialized tools such as table saws, table planer, circular hand saws, drills, pipe cutter; Work consists of heavy lifting; Work in confined spaces; and may be exposed to offensive or obnoxious odors and hazardous conditions.
- Yes, I am interested.
- No, I am not interested.
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HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MASON Constructs pre-cast drain boxes, repairs and patches concrete drain lines; Uses specialized tools such as table saws, circular hand saw, drills and pipe cutters; Work consists of heavy lifting; Work in confined spaces; and may be exposed to offensive or obnoxious odors and hazardous conditions.
- Yes, I am interested.
- No, I am not interested.
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WATER METER MECHANIC Repairs, tests, and services all sizes of water meters in the field or meter shop to meet AWWA performance standards. Uses light and heavy equipment tools such as pipe wrenches, heavy pipes and pipe fittings, sump pump, portable meter tester, pressure regulators, gate valve wrenches, battery testers, and specialized electronic test equipment. Operates drill press, grinders, hydraulic hoists, honing machines, lathes, and computers.
- Yes, I am interested.
- No, I am not interested.
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LINE ELECTRICIAN Installs, maintains, trouble shoots and repairs medium- and high-voltage overhead and underground electrical transmission lines and electricity-controlling devices, which requires climbing poles and work at considerable heights, digging trenches for underground lines and post holes, operating a heavy truck and handling instruments and testing equipment. Work consists of heavy lifting; Work in confined spaces; and may be exposed to hazardous conditions.
- Yes, I am interested.
- No, I am not interested.
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PLANT ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT REPAIRER Installs, maintains, and repairs plant electrical and electronic control devices, electrical systems, air conditioning equipment and appliances and wiring devices for pumping plants, water treatment plans, water storage facilities, office buildings and other type buildings and structures. Repairs work with high voltage electricity, heavy machinery, moving machinery, and chlorine gas.
- Yes, I am interested.
- No, I am not interested.
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL ELECTRICIAN Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and makes field repairs of vacuum tube and solid state controllers, detector amplifiers, and electro-mechanical controllers; inspects traffic signal control systems and timing devices.
- Yes, I am interested.
- No, I am not interested.
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PIPEFITTER Installs, repairs, and maintains water mains, hydrants, valves, services, reservoirs, and other water works installations and appurtenances. Works in confined spaces, on varying terrain, and in adverse weather during emergencies.
- Yes, I am interested.
- No, I am not interested.
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