Senior Helper - Hilo, United States - Hawaiian Electric Company

Description

We recognize our competitive advantage our people.

We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Posting End Date: 05/02/2024 at 11:59PM HST


BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:
The H QS SUBSTATION & METER SUBSTATION Department of the P SUBSTATION & METER Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 4 Bargaining Unit vacancy available

(Role:

Non-Exempt)


JOB FUNCTION:
Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work under direct or indirect supervision.

Assists personnel of higher classifications in the construction, installation, maintenance and operations of Company facilities in order to acquire necessary knowledge for indentureship in the trade.

FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Performs routine tasks under direct or indirect supervision. Assists personnel of higher classifications in their regularly assigned tasks in order to acquire necessary knowledge for indentureship in the trade (use of checklist).
• Drives Company vehicles. May drive a truck carrying personnel and/or materials. If qualified, operates trucks or equipment of a higher classification.
• Lifts and carries materials, tools and equipment.
• Uses hand tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers, pliers, punches, wrenches, etc.
• Uses power tools such as electric/pneumatic drills, guns, impact wrenches, etc.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs similar and incidental duties as required.

FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess or be able to qualify for State of Hawaii driver's license (Class 3). May be required to obtain Class 4 State of Hawaii driver's license.
• If required to obtain Class 4 State of Hawaii Driver's license, must obtain Medical Examiners Certificate.
• Must pass Job Sample Test.
• Ability to identify and distinguish different colors and color hues required.
• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH).
• Must pass the Berger Aptitude for Programming (BAPT) test.
• Must possess a two-year (A.S.) in Electronics Technology, Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology, or similar program, or have equivalent work experience as an electrician or communications technician.
• Must possess basic computer literacy in email, spreadsheets, and documents. Literacy level is determined by testing.
• Must possess basic electricity knowledge. Knowledge level is determined by Company written test.
• Must possess basic math skills. Skill level is determined by Company written test.

Role:
Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1


Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
Kanoelehua Baseyard - Hawaii Island/Hilo


Wage:
$25.28/hour

Interested individuals who are employees of affiliate companies should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Should there be no candidates with this experience, the company may consider applicants without such experience who meet the knowledge/skill requirements.

If such a candidate is hired, he or she will initially be placed on a development plan commensurate with his/her education and experience level.

Applicant Certification

By submitting an application for the position, candidates:

• Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
• Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
• Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
• Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
• Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws.

We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at

Affiliate Disclaimer

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light ("Company") are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission ("PUC") regulated companies.

The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company.

Affiliate is defined as "any person or entity that possesses an 'affiliate interest' in a utility as defined by section , Hawaii Revised Statutes ("HRS"), including a utility's parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section h).

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Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as "a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility's service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.

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For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.


Nearest Major Market:
Hawaii


Nearest Secondary Market:
Hilo