Pipefitter Helper -HANA ; BC-

Position: Pipefitter Helper -HANA Only (BC-05)
Salary: $4,859.00 Monthly
Location : Hana, HI
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: R-12353
Department: Department of Water Supply
Opening Date: 01/27/2026
Closing Date: 2/24/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Description

Assists pipe fitters in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains and pipelines; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is the entry level class in the Water Service series. This class is distinguished by the performance of a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in assisting skilled pipe fitters in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, pipelines and appurtenances.
Examples of Duties

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Cuts, threads, bends, and reams pipes by means of hand tools or a power machine.
• Cleans and cares for tools, heats lead, digs and backfills trenches.
• Uses pneumatic tools in the breaking of pavement, digging, and back filling, and helps handle heavy pipes and fittings.
• Taps mains; flushes and cleans mains, reservoirs, and tanks.
• Installs meter boxes, may repair water meters, may read water meters and make collections as required.
• May assist in the water quality functions such as performing minor maintenance and repair of chlorination systems, replacing chlorine cylinders, performing chlorine residual, turbidity and bacti sampling.
• May drive a light truck.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in assisting a skilled pipefitter or plumber in the installation of water or sewer mains, lines and appurtenances.

License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type
3).
As applicable to specific positions, the possession of a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL), a current State Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate, and a Hazardous Material endorsement prior to the completion of probation.

Knowledge of: practices, tools and materials used in the pipe fitting trade; methods of caring for mechanical tools; and work safety practices.

Ability to: operate pipe fitting tools and equipment; do mechanical work; perform manual work; understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform arithmetic computations; read and understand simple construction drawings.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping:
Heavy

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section.

An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email:
01

This position requires one (1) year of experience in assisting a skilled pipefitter or plumber in the installation of water or sewer mains, lines and appurtenances. Do you posses this experience?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, please indicate at which employer(s) did you gain this experience. (See "resume" is not acceptable.)
Required Question