Waterworks Helper - BC-05

Salary : $56,340.00 Annually

Location : Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Ka'u, HI

Job Type : Permanent & Temporary Positions

Job Number : 2025-00018

Department : Water Supply

Division : Operations

Opening Date : 02 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Hawaii

Duties Summary

Performs minor maintenance and repair in pipeline work; assists operators in maintenance and operation of plants; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Water Supply - Operations Division in Ka'u. (Geographic District IV - Ka'u).

Special Working Conditions : Applicants must be available for stand-by duty, be able to respond to emergency calls during non-working hours, and must reside within the geographic district employed in when on stand-by duty. Must be able to work overtime as needed.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

• Assists tradespersons in waterworks projects.
• Uses pneumatic tool in the breaking of pavements, digging, and backfilling.
• Assists in pipeline work.
• Taps mains.
• Flushes and cleans mains, reservoirs, and tanks.
• Substitutes as water plant operator for short periods.
• Repairs or replaces fence posts and fence wires.
• Cleans, repairs, and maintains intake pipes and flumes.
• Checks water levels in tanks or reservoirs.
• Opens and closes reservoir valves.
• Performs minor repairs to equipment and water meters.
• Installs meter boxes.
• May read water meters.
• Clears surroundings, trails, ditches, and other access ways to water supply structures.
• Drives a light truck.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience : A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to :

Examination : All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s) / certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note : In-person interviews and / or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department / agency. If in-person interviews and / or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department / agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of : common practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in mechanical repair work; safety precautions applicable to the work.

Ability to : perform mechanical work; determine repair, maintenance, and cleaning needs in watershed reservation or waterworks areas; understand and follow oral instructions.

Physical 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

Benefits of County employment : The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and / or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required :

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

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Benefits of County employment : The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Vacation : Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days.

Sick Leave : Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.

Holidays : The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).

Training and Development : The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.

County Tuition Reimbursement Program : Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program : A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit

Retirement Plan : The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. For more information visit

Deferred Compensation : Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.

Flexible Spending Plan : Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and / or medical expenses.

Health Benefit Plans : The County of Hawai'i offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees :

Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)

Vision Plan

Dental Plan

Prescription Drug Plan

These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. For more information about current employee contribution rates and plans see the EUTF website ().

Group Life Insurance : The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees.

Credit Union Membership

Other Leaves : You may be eligible for other leaves, such as : Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and / or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and / or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.

When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.

I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. 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. It is essential that you describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Note : Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must 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, per work experience, 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.

Did you complete the 8th grade?

Do you have one (1) year of work experience involving assisting in the repair and maintenance of mechanical instruments or equipment?

If you answered "Yes" to question #4, please describe where you gained your work experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information

A. Employer's name

B. Your job title

C. Employment dates (from month / day / year to month / day / year)

D. Hours worked per week

E. Your duties involving assisting in the repair and maintenance of mechanical instruments or equipment

F. The percentage of time you spent performing this work

If you answered "No," enter N / A.

Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses :

Do you have a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing? (Note : You will be required to submit your valid drive's license at time of hire.)

Required Question

Salary : $56,340