Equipment Operator III - BC-10

Job Posting

The County of Hawai`i is hiring for two positions in the Solid Waste Division within the Department of Environmental Management. The positions are permanent and full-time, with immediate vacancies in Ka`u and Waimea, HI. The salary is $72,948.00 annually. The closing date for applications is continuous.

Duties Summary

Operates and maintains a truck-tractor with a 16 ton trailer and a D-8 bulldozer as a primary work assignment for the Solid Waste Division; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

Operates truck-tractor with a low bed trailer to haul refuse material.

Operates D-8 bulldozer to clear land of brush and small trees.

Push, spreads refuse for sorting of recyclable materials using bucket loader.

Push, spreads, and compacts refuse at landfills using bulldozers and landfill compactors as required.

Push, spreads gravel and / or soil cover materials at landfills for daily refuse cover.

Operates D-8 bulldozer to deploy and retrieve alternate daily cover (ADC) material using mechanical tarping machine.

Spreads fill; backfills abutments, culverts, trenches, and ditches.

Practices preventative maintenance on equipment. Maintains, lubricates, and services equipment; changes and sharpens blades; makes adjustments; cleans and changes filters and brakes; refills fuel tanks, etc.

Assists mechanics in making field repairs to heavy motorized equipment such as pulling tracks; removing and welding dozer blade; and repairing the hydraulic system, engine, fuel pump, transmission, and power takeoff.

Complies with all Federal, State, and County laws, regulations, and policies relating to occupational safety and health, and the environment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and experience of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the operation and maintenance of a truck-tractor with a 16 ton trailer, and experience and / or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the operation and maintenance of a D-8 bulldozer, as applicable to the position, and applicants will be required to demonstrate such competency by satisfactorily passing an assessment exercise administered by the Department of Environmental Management.

Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i Commercial Driver License (Class A) at time of appointment; if you have an out-of-state CDL, you must transfer it to a Hawai`i issued CDL by the time of appointment.

A current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate at the time of filing.

Possession of a good driving record certified by a traffic abstract confirming no DUI convictions, license revocations, or suspensions for three (3) years preceding and no moving violations for one (1) year preceding. A current traffic abstract is valid for 30 days from date of issuance by the district court.

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.

• Flexible Working Arrangements : Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
• Vacation : Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave : Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays : The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development : The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program : This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program : You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan : The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan.
• Deferred Compensation : Save additional money for retirement.
• Flexible Spending Plan : Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and / or medical expenses.
• Health Benefit Plans : The County of Hawai`i offers a variety of health benefit plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance.
• Group Life Insurance : Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves : You may be eligible for other leaves, including 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 change due to legislative actions and / or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.

Supplemental Information

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

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

Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Electronic notification to applicants : Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number 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 and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner.

You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email indicates that your application was not submitted.