Tractor-Mower Operator (BC-04) – CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ONLY Government Job Dept-Department of Public Works Full Time

Operates, maintains and makes minor repairs to tractor type mowers as a continuing assignment; and performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the filing date of their application, unless otherwise specified. Therefore, please provide a complete application of all the information you would want considered in our review.  Applicants may request an administrative review to provide clarifying information only on the information that was originally provided on the application at the time of filing; subsequent submittal of missing documents or new information that was not part of the original application submittal will not be considered in the Administrative Review.
 
Please note that unless specifically indicated, internships that are required for graduation may not be credited for experience. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
 
Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.

Training & Experience:A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and

• six (6) months of experience in the operation or repair of mechanical equipment which includes power mowers representative of the class.

**Applicants must be certified by the COUNTY OF KAUA’I Equipment Operator Trainer to operate a rubber wheeled tractor with sickle bar, hammer knife, or gang mower attachments; and possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.** 

Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:

1. Four (4) years of full-time work experience can be substituted for a high school diploma or equivalent. 
2. Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in from an accredited community college, college or university, trade school, etc., may be substituted for a high school diploma or equivalent.

If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.
 
License Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii Type 3 or equivalent) will be required at the performance examination.
 
Knowledge of: The operation and maintenance of power mowers representative of the class; methods and procedures used in grounds maintenance work; occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.
 
Ability to: Operate, maintain and make minor repairs to power mowers; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
 
Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.

Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
 
Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy

Required Forms and Documentation:

1. Copy of your high school diploma or equivalent
2. Evidence of education (degree or transcript).  A legible photo copy of an official transcript will be accepted.  DHR reserves the right to request an official copy is substituting education for experience.

EXAMINATION: The examination will consist of a qualifying performance evaluation.

• Please note exams are held ONLY on Kaua’i.  We do NOT conduct testing in other jurisdictions. 
• When attending the qualifying performance exam, please be prompt.  There will be no admittance if you are late. 
• Masks need to be worn at all times.
• In the event that a candidate does not have a mask, he/she must leave the testing site and will not be able to participate in the performance exam (as required by emergency proclamation). 
• A candidate may request for an accommodations if he/she is unable to wear a faced mask. A doctor’s note indicating the inability for the candidate to wear a face mask must be submitted PRIOR to the written exam. Alternate arrangements will be made to test the candidate individually on a different day/time. The candidate will be required to wear a face shield.
• The performance examination has been scheduled during the week of November 29-December 3, 2021.

 
NOTE: No spectators allowed at performance examination.

For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the Internal Complaint and Merit Appeals Board Processes please visit our website at www.kauai.gov.
 
NOTE: Persons selected for employment will be required to pass a suitability background investigation which may include, but not limited to, an oral interview, reference check, drug screening, pre-employment medical exam, psychological assessment, polygraph test, as applicable to the position to their employment.

For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the Internal Complaint and Merit Appeals Board Processes please visit our website at www.kauai.gov.
 
NOTE: Persons selected for employment will be required to pass a suitability background investigation which may include, but not limited to, an oral interview, reference check, drug screening, pre-employment medical exam, psychological assessment, polygraph test, as applicable to the position to their employment.

Benefits: As a civil service, full-time position, this position comes with the following BENEFITS and associated deductions:

• Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 1, United Public Workers (UPW).
• Paid Vacation Time: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire!  14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
• Paid Sick Leave Time: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire!  14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
• Paid Holidays: The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.
• Retirement: This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan which requires employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the retirement plan. Currently, most employees must contribute 8% of their pay to the retirement system.  However there are exceptions, for example Police Officers and Fire Fighters contribute 12.2 to 14.2%. Please see the ERS website at https://ers.ehawaii.gov/members/active for more information.
• Health Insurance: The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee’s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. This is managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF).  Please see the EUTF website at https://eutf.hawaii.gov/ for current employee contribution rates.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed. For more information, go to the EUTF website https://eutf.hawaii.gov/health-life-insurance-providers/securian/active-benefits/ for more information. Age reductions apply and coverage decreases beginning at age 65. 
• Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years. Please refer to the Island Savings website at https://islandsavings.preparewithpru.com/index.html for more information. 

PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.