| Location | Maui, HI |
ELECTRONIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN - HIGHWAYS (ISLAND OF MAUI)
Salary
$7,580.00 Monthly
Location
Island of Maui
Job Type
Various
Job Number
DOT-HWY-2026-17
Department
Transportation - Highways
Opening Date
10/28/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number: DOT-HWY-2026-17
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants which may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur for the Maui District Office, Highways - Department of Transportation (DOT), 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 Hawaiis Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of the Department of Human Resources website.
If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT-Highways Personnel Office by email at DOT.HWY-SP_esign@hawaii.gov before the closing of the DOT-HWY-2026-17 recruitment. Your subject line should include DOT-HWY-2026-17, ELECTRONIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN - ISLAND OF MAUI.
The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.
Duties Summary
Under the general supervision of the General Construction & Maintenance Superintendent VI, this position is responsible for maintaining the traffic signal system of the Maui District; tests, repairs, and maintains existing traffic signal equipment; assembles, tests, adjusts, installs and modifies electronic equipment; inspects traffic signals; maintains traffic signal inventory; maintains highway lighting inventory and inspects highway lighting facilities
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.
General Experience: Two (2) years of work experience which demonstrates the possession of knowledge of electricity and electronic principles and theories; tools, instruments and materials used in electrical and electronic work; electrical and electronic work hazards and safety practices; and ability to use electronic and electrical test instruments to test and replace faulty electronic modules; and read and interpret plans, blueprints, manufacturers specifications, and diagrams of electrical/electronic circuits and prepare reports.
Specialized Experience: One (1) year of work experience which demonstrated possession of knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and theories as they apply to the repair of minicomputers and electronic components such as oscillating, multivibrator, pulse, memory and integrated circuits and ability to read, understand, and prepare plans and schematic diagrams of applicable electrical and electronic circuits and test and repair or test and construct printed circuit assemblies.
Electricians License Requirement: A valid State of Hawaii Journey Worker Electricians License is required at time of application.
NOTE: Hawaii does not have reciprocity agreements with other jurisdictions.
Information about obtaining a State of Hawaii Electrician License is available with the State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs via: http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/electrician/
Driver License Requirement: A valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is required, at the time of appointment.
Lifting Requirement: This position requires the ability to lift and carry items of up to 50 lbs unassisted and 100 lbs assisted.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.
To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE.
Other Information
The State of Hawaii 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 (808) 587-2145 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: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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 Offices Levels of Review.
YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII
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 employees 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 http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
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 employees 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 employees 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 employees 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 Hawaiis Benefits At-A-Glance.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Revised 01/13
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APPLICANTS 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.
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APPLICANTS 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.
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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.
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GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you have a minimum of two years of work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirement?
If no, state none or "N/A". If yes, identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information:.
All employers listed below should also be listed in your application.
Treat each change in employer or position separately. The information for each employer and/or position should include:
A. Name of employer, your job title and dates of employment (from month/year to month/year) and average hours worked per week.
B. Describe the type of business of this employer, (i.e., government, school, privately owned company, etc.) What type of services were provided and to whom (primary clientele).
C. Describe the primary function and major duties of your position.
D. Describe your duties as they demonstrated your knowledge or ability in each the following areas. If you have no experience in an area, state none or "N/A":
1) Knowledge of electricity and electronic principles and theories.
2) Knowledge of electrical and electronic work hazards and safety practices.
3) Use of tools and instruments used in electrical and electronic work. Include the kinds of tools and equipment you used and how or for what purpose you used them.
4) Reading of plans, blueprints, specifications, diagrams of electrical/electronic circuits etc. Give examples of the plans, blueprints, specifications or diagrams you read.
E. Did this employer have or contract out electronic or electrical work? If yes, what was the relationship of your position to this entity? How did your duties and responsibilities differ from those of your own supervisor?
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SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED
Are you substituting technical training in electronics at an accredited technical institute or college for the General Experience Requirement as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
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SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED (Continued)
If you are not substituting technical training for the General Experience Requirement, indicate "None" or N/A" below.
If yes, please attach an electronic copy of your official transcripts, identified by job title, Electronic Traffic Signal Technician - Island of Maui and recruitment number, DOT-HWY-2026-17.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you have a minimum of one year of work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirement?
If no, state none or "N/A". If yes, identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information:
All employers listed below should also be listed in your application.
Treat each change in employer or position separately. The information for each employer and/or position should include:
A. Name of employer, your job title and dates of employment (from month/year to month/year) and average hours worked per week.
B. Describe the type of business of this employer, (i.e., government, school, privately owned company, etc.) What type of services were provided and to whom (primary clientele).
C. Describe the primary function and major duties of your position.
D. Describe your duties as they demonstrated your knowledge or ability in each the following areas. If you have no experience in an area, state none or "N/A":
1) Repair of mini computers, including the manufacturers name(s) and model number(s).
2) Repair of electronic components such as oscillating, multivibrator, pulse, memory and integrated circuits. Include the manufacturers name(s) and model number(s)
3) Preparing plans and schematic diagrams of electrical and electronic circuits, include your specific role in such preparation, did you work independently or as an assistant?
4) Test and repair OR test and construct printed circuit assemblies.
E. Did this employer have or contract out electronic or electrical work? If yes, what was the relationship of your position to this entity? How did your duties and responsibilities differ from those of your own supervisor?
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JOURNEY WORKER ELECTRICIANS LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid State of Hawaii Journey Worker Electricians License is required, at time of application.
Do you possess a valid State of Hawaii Journey Worker Electricians License?
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DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is required, at time of appointment
Do you possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii and/or will you be able to obtain the valid license at time of appointment?
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LIFTING AND CARRYING
As the incumbent of this position, you must have the ability to lift and carry objects of up to 50 lbs without assistance and 100 lbs with the assistance of another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck, etc.) for heavier loads, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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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 Hawaii
Address DHRD - Employee Staffing Division
235 S. Beretania Street, 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813-2437
Phone 808-587-1111 or 1-877-447-5990 (TTY)