Bridge Maintenance Worker I - Highways (Island Of Kauai)

BRIDGE MAINTENANCE WORKER I - HIGHWAYS (ISLAND OF KAUAI) Salary $6,300.00 Monthly Location Island of Kauai Job Type Various Job Number DOT-HWY-2025-25 Department Transportation - Highways Opening Date 08/23/2025 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Recruitment Information Recruitment Number : DOT-HWY-2025-25 This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current AND future vacancies located at the Kauai District Office , Department of Transportation - Highways, State of Hawaii. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website. If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT-Highways Personnel Office by email at ... before the closing of the DOT-HWY-2025-25 recruitment. Your subject line should include DOT-HWY-2025-25, BRIDGE MAINTENANCE WORKER I (ISLAND OF KAUAI). The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office. Duties Summary Independently works on the repair and maintenance of highway structures such as bridges and overpasses as part of a bridge maintenance crew. Participates in the general maintenance, repair, and upkeep of structural steel, composite concrete and steel, reinforced concrete, and timber highway bridges and similar structures; performs work at heights in excess of 70 feet; and may perform work under water. Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK : The State of Hawaii Requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Experience and Training : Four (4) years of experience in construction and maintenance work of which two (2) years shall have been of a semi-skilled nature; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of : Common practices, methods, materials and tools used in construction and maintenance work; hazards and safety precautions necessary in working at heights in excess of 70 feet; hazards and safety precautions necessary for those positions that perform work under water. Ability to : Use common tools and techniques of the trades such as painting, rigging, steel work and carpentry; give and receive oral and written instructions; work safely at heights; perform lifting, carrying and moving of heavy objects typical of the work of the class; and, for positions that perform work underwater, dive and swim. Physical and Medical Requirements : Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. Commercial Drivers' License Requirement : Applicants must possess a valid State of Hawaii Commercial Drivers' License Class B, Endorsement N with no restrictions relating to vehicles equipped with manual transmission (Restriction code E) and/or vehicles equipped with air brakes (Restriction code L), at the time of application . Please attach a valid, legible copy of your Commercial Driver's License to your application (front and back). If you do not attach a copy of your license , you will be deemed ineligible. A valid out-of-state CDL may also be accepted. If you are selected for this position, you must transfer your out-of-state CDL to a Hawaii-issued CDL prior to your employment start date and within 30 days of arriving in Hawaii. Your Hawaii-issued CDL will be verified by the hiring agency before you can start work. Please contact the Kauai County - Division of Motor Vehicles at Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - Kauai County, HI for information on how to obtain a Hawaii CDL. The Federal Department of Transportation regulations require pre-employment testing for controlled substances. If you are selected for this position, the hiring agency will notify you of when and where to report for your testing. Lifting Requirement : This position requires the ability to lift and carry items of up to 110 lbs unassisted. To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety , please CLICK HERE . Other Information The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call the DOT Personnel Office at ... for assistance. ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Transportation will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings. TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application. PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader) for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the DOT Personnel Office's Levels of Review. YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service. Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Paid Vacation You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation. Paid Sick Leave You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations. Other Leaves Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights. Health Insurance The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options. Group Life Insurance The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees. Retirement Plan The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to Premium Conversion Plan Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis. Transportation Benefits Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions. Deferred Compensation The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available. Temporary Disability Insurance Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program. Social Security As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account. Promotions & Transfers For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch. Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees. Travel Expenses The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state. Incentive & Service Awards The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations. Union & Collective Bargaining Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining. The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii. CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance. The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer Revised 01/13 01 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, you must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be electronically attached to your online application. I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above. 02 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Continued) Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The 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. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above. 03 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details) A link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements has been provided in the job announcement. Please review the requirements in their entirety. I acknowledge that I have accessed the link provided, and have read and understand the Minimum Qualification Requirements in their entirety. 04 EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Do you have at least four (4) years of work experience in construction and maintenance work of which two (2) years has been of a semi-skilled nature? Yes No 05 EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING (Continued) From the list below, select ALL which you have actual work experience. Inspection of steel, concrete or timber structures Inspection of steel, concrete or timber bridges Carpentry Electrical Manual Labor Grounds/Landscaping Masonry Painting Plumbing Other Trades I do not have work experience in any of the areas above 06 EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING (Continued) Please provide the following information for EACH employer/position where you gained construction and/or maintenance work experience (not work you performed around your home) in the EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING indicated above: A. Employer Name B. Your official job title and skill level in this position (Apprentice/Helper, Journeyworker, OR Supervisor/Foreman) C. Complete dates of employment (MONTH/YEAR to MONTH/YEAR) D. A detailed description of your major duties and responsibilities in general construction and/or maintenance. In describing your work experience, please be CLEAR and give SPECIFIC EXAMPLES of the work you performed and the tools and equipment used. This response must be supported by the information contained in the Work Experience section of your application. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE. If you have no experience, please indicate "NONE" below. 07 STATE OF HAWAII COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT Possession of a valid State of Hawaii Commercial Drivers' License Class B, with Endorsement N and have no restrictions relating to vehicles equipped with manual transmission (Restriction code E) and/or vehicles equipped with air brakes (Restriction code L) is required, at time of application. Do you possess a valid State of Hawaii Commercial Drivers' License Class B, with Endorsement N and have no restrictions relating to vehicles equipped with manual transmission and/or vehicles equipped with air brakes? Yes, I possess the required State of Hawaii CDL Class B, Endorsement N, with no restrictions relating to vehicles equipped with manual transmission and/or vehicles equipped with air brakes. I have included a valid legible copy with my application. No, I do not possess the required State of Hawaii, CDL, Class B, Endorsement N, with no restrictions relating to vehicles equipped with manual transmission and/or vehicles equipped with air brakes but I do possess a valid out of state Commercial Driver's License, Class B, Endorsement N, with no restrictions relating to vehicles equipped with manual transmission and/or vehicles equipped with air brakes. I have included a valid, legible copy of my license with my application. I do not possess the required State of Hawaii CDL Class B, Endorsement N, and with no restrictions relating to vehicles equipped with manual transmission and/or vehicles equipped with air brakes. 08 LIFTING AND CARRYING As the incumbent of this position, you must have the ability to lift and carry objects of up to 110 lbs without assistance. Yes, I am able to lift/carry objects 110lbs without assistance. I am not able to lift/carry objects 110lbs without assistance. 09 ADDITONAL INFORMATION If you have additional information related to this recruitment which you would like considered, you may include the information below. If you do not have information to consider, indicate "None" or "N/A" below. Required Question Employer State of Hawai'i Address DHRD - Employee Staffing Division 235 S. Beretania Street, 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813-2437 Phone ... or ... (TTY) ******* Website