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- Position Information
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Operates and services a number of electrically operated sewage pumping stations and auxiliary equipment in a geographical area on an assigned shift; assists in major maintenance, installation, overhaul, and repair work; and performs other related duties as required.
- Additional Job Information
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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.
Effective August 16, 2021, all candidates must meet the City and County of Honolulu’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate requirements.
***Subject to funding availability***1) Only ONLINE applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by November 10, 2021, 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
2) Paper applications will NOT be accepted.
There is one vacancy with the Department of Environmental Services, Collection System Maintenance Division. This list may be used for future vacancies in this department.
Position requires working alone at night, holidays, and weekends. Involves exposure to moving machinery, dangerous voltage, depths and heights, and hazardous wastewater gases. The work environment includes unfavorable, obnoxious, filthy, and potentially hazardous conditions.
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– are subscribed to email notices;
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– add [email protected] and [email protected] to your contact list. - Minimum Qualification Requirements
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position, or which show equivalent competence in the operation and maintenance of electrical pumping plant, marine engine room, electrical power plant, or related industrial-type equipment.EXAMPLES OF QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Wastewater pumping/treatment plant experience is not necessary, but applicants must have work experience in troubleshooting, servicing and maintaining, or repairing engines, pumps, valves and compressors in one of the following areas: automotive or heavy equipment mechanic, marine machining, marine engine room tending, boiler tending, tank farms (oil or gas) tending, installation of plant pumping equipment, aircraft or automotive power train repair, sugar mills, or any comparable stationary equipment repair.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Valid appropriate driver’s license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.
- Examination Process
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your training and experience.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Training and Experience Evaluation………………………………………..100%
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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
— Child Care Center: The Early Education Center is conveniently located next to the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building. Contact the center directly for more information: (808)533-0004.
— 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.
* 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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When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections on my application and the “Supplemental Questionnaire.” This includes a detailed description of each job I held that qualifies me for the position of Wastewater Pumping Plant Operator.I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the Supplemental Questionnaire.
- Acknowledged
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The position of Wastewater Pumping Plant Operator requires experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position, or which show equivalent competence in the operation and maintenance of electrical pumping plant, marine engine room, electrical power plant, or related industrial-type equipment.By answering the following “Supplemental Questionnaire,” you are attesting that you have the required work experience.
- I have the required experience and will be answering the following questions
- I do not have the required experience.
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List all employment from the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for Wastewater Pumping Plant Operator.For each position, include:
1) name of your employer;
2) your position title;
3) dates of employment (month/year to month/year);
4) number of hours worked per week;
5) the number of employees you supervised and their job titles (if applicable); and
6) the position title of your immediate supervisor.Example:
1) US Navy
2) Boilermaker
3) January 2011 – October 2014
4) 40 hours per week
5) I supervised one Apprentice Boilermaker.
6) My supervisor’s title was Lead Boilermaker.04
List the types of pumps, electrical equipment and plant equipment you have installed, operated, inspected, repaired, or overhauled. Identify the size (inches, Kw), capacity (gallons per minute) and other characteristics of each piece of equipment.05
For each type of equipment you listed in Question no. 4, indicate if you performed each of the following services to that item:1. installed
2. operated
3. tested/inspected
4. serviced/maintained
5. repaired, and/or
6. overhauled that item.06
For each type of equipment you listed in Question no. 4, identify the employer where you performed the work.07
For each type of equipment you listed in Question no. 4, identify which of the following levels of responsibility you were assigned:1. performed work independently.
2. performed work under close supervision, or
3. assisted someone else.08
For each type of equipment you listed in Question no. 4, identify the type of direction you followed in servicing the item:1. operator’s manual
2. maintenance manual
3. oral instructions, and/or
4. other (explain in detail)09
If you have any training or other work experience that qualifies you for this position, describe below.* Required Question
