Electronic Traffic Signal Technician - Highways; Of Kauai

Job Identifier

DOT-HWY-2025-21

Electronic Traffic Signal Technician – Island of Kauai

The immediate vacancy is located at the Kauai District Office, Department of Transportation – Highways, State of Hawaii. This job posting will remain open until 25 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT-Highways Personnel Office by e‑mail - before the closing of the DOT-HWY-2025-21 recruitment.

Your subject line should include DOT-HWY-2025-21, Electronic Traffic Signal Technician – Island of Kauai. The Department of Human Resources Development – State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Engineer, this position is responsible for maintaining the traffic signal system on Kauai; repairing all existing traffic signal equipment; assembling, testing, adjusting, installing and modifying electronic equipment; inspecting traffic signals; maintaining traffic signal inventory; maintaining highway lighting inventory and inspecting highway lighting facilities.

• 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, manufacturer's 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.
• Electrician's License Requirement: A valid State of Hawaii Journey Worker Electrician's License is required at time of application. Hawaii does not have reciprocity agreements with other jurisdictions. Information about obtaining a State of Hawaii Electrician License is available via: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• 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 125 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 .

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 (808) 587‑2145 for assistance.

The Department of Transportation will use electronic mail (e‑mail) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications. Please ensure that the e‑mail 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 e‑mail box in a timely manner.

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…