SOIL & MATERIAL TESTING TECHNICIAN II (SR-13) [1 vacancy]

SOIL & MATERIAL TESTING TECHNICIAN II (SR-13) [1 vacancy]

Salary

$3,900.00 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

377256

Department

Department of Design & Construction

Division

Civil

Opening Date

05/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Information

"The Strength Behind Every Structure Starts with Your Testing"

The Department of Design and Construction, is looking for a Soil & Material Testing Technician II to perform basic techniques and methods of material testing for quality assurance and sampling for soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt materials for use in City-wide projects in accordance with City, State, and Federal procedures

What Youll Do:

• Perform laboratory and field testing on construction materials including soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards to verify compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Collect, transport, and document material samples including coring pavements, conducting in-place density tests, and preparing chain-of-custody and test reports to support quality assurance and acceptance decisions.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate testing equipment and laboratory vehicles while ensuring facilities, tools, and materials remain clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Support construction site monitoring and inspections such as stockpile sampling, plant monitoring, site reconnaissance, and post-emergency damage assessments.
• Follow strict safety protocols in laboratory and field environments, including participation in required safety training and reporting unsafe or defective equipment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities of the position.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

Additional Job Information

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States of a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

One year of work experience at, or reflective of, the next lower level (Soil & Material Testing Technician I).

The next lower level in this job series is a Soil and Material Testing Technician I. Examples of work at this level includes assisting with laboratory and field testing of soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt materials in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO procedures. Experience should demonstrate the ability to collect and document samples, perform basic material tests, operate and maintain testing equipment, record and prepare test data, and follow established safety practices. Qualifying experience may include supporting quality assurance and acceptance testing activities under the supervision of professional engineering or senior technical staff.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Possession of an appropriate valid drivers license, as required. The current vacancy requires a valid Type 3 (automobile) license, prior to appointment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

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
• • 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.
• • 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: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.

• 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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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS: When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).

In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. 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.

• Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.

• Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.

• Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.

• Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.

• All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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Laboratory Materials Testing Experience (Soil, Aggregate, Concrete, Asphalt) Describe in full detail your experience with laboratory testing of soil, aggregate, concrete, or asphalt. Include which job you had where you did this type of testing, the types of tests you've performed, and the standards you followed (e.g., AASHTO, ASTM, HDOT).

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Experience Operating Materials Testing Equipment Describe in full detail your experience with any of the following:

• Aggregate Sieves

• Balances

• Compressive strength tester

• Micrometer or caliper

• Concrete slump and air content testers

Indicate where you gained your experience with each of the above.

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Laboratory Equipment Maintenance and Calibration Experience Describe in full detail your experience with lab equipment maintenance and calibration. Indicate which job you had where you did lab equipment maintenance and calibration work.

Required Question

Employer City and County of Honolulu

Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone (808) 768-8536

Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/