Transportation Systems Operator I & Ii; Sr-10 & Sr-- Highways; Of Oahu

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number: DOT-HWY-2026-08

Recruitment to establish a list of qualified applicants for current and future vacancies located at the Joint Traffic Management Center (JTMC) in Downtown, Honolulu, with the Department of Transportation - Highways, State of Hawaii.

This job posting will remain open until 50 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Salary: $3,471 - $4,388 per month (SR-10, Step C to I); $3,748 - $4,742 per month (SR-12, Step C to I)

Shiftwork: Applicants must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

NOTE: If selected, you will be required to submit to and pass a fingerprint-based criminal history check submitted to the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for unescorted access to secured areas and equipment related to a traffic management center as part of the pre‑employment suitability in accordance with HRS §846‑2.7 (b) (37).

Transportation Systems Operator I:
Receives training in the operating policies and procedures for the transportation control center, operates equipment, performs progressively responsible surveillance and emergency response activities, and works under close supervision of a Transportation Systems Operator III.

Transportation Systems Operator II:
Independently maintains surveillance of traffic and other activity via closed‑circuit television monitors and other electronic sensor equipment to assure safe traffic movement; responds to traffic and security incidents by executing traffic control changes and various other emergency procedures, notifies appropriate agencies, and logs shift incidents; works independently under general supervision.

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Basic Experience Requirement:
Six (6) months of work experience demonstrating knowledge of correct English grammar and usage, the ability to read, understand and apply written instructions, and the ability to understand and apply oral instructions. Graduation from high school or its equivalent may substitute the required experience.

General

Experience:

Two (2) years of work experience demonstrating the ability to deal effectively with people, understand and apply written material such as policies and procedures or rules and regulations, communicate effectively orally and in writing, operate common office machines and equipment including computer consoles, and knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and word usage.

The Transportation Systems Operator II must also possess:

Specialized

Experience:

One (1) year of work experience in an electronic‑based control center which included the operation of a computer console regulating remote surveillance cameras, traffic signals, message signs and other traffic control equipment; operation of a two‑way radio, AM/FM rebroadcast/override system, and/or other telecommunications equipment; and/or responding to traffic and security incidents by executing traffic control changes and various other emergency procedures and notifying appropriate agencies.

License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii at the time of appointment.

The State of Hawai‘i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS:
The Department of Transportation will use email to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications.

Applicant testing will be conducted on an unassembled basis; interviews or further testing may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Equal Employment Opportunity, Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements information is available at the Department of Transportation Personnel Office.