Construction Utility Assistant - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric Companies•Union, NJ

34d•Onsite

About The Position

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. BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION: The P RX SUBSTATION & METER CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Department of the P SUBSTATION & METER Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancy available. (Role: Non-Exempt) JOB FUNCTION: Performs construction work under direct or indirect supervision. Assists personnel of higher classifications with additions, modifications or repairs of new and existing buildings, substations, structures, and underground facilities.

Requirements

Must have or be able to satisfactorily complete Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Act (HAZWOPER) training.
Must be able to be transported by helicopter.
Must be able to obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license.
Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.
Must have Asbestos Certified or be able to successfully complete EPA approved 40 hours asbestos training course to become Asbestos Certified.
Must have or be able to qualify for State of Hawaii Commercial Driver’s License, Class A unrestricted.
Must pass Job Sample Test
Must have 2 years minimum work experience in the construction field including, but not limited to performing layouts, constructing forms and shoring, masonry walls, fences, duct lines, concrete work and structures.
Must be available for overtime work outside of their regular business hours.

Responsibilities

Assists personnel of higher classifications with regularly assigned tasks, including but not limited to the following: Constructs concrete manholes, handholes, pads, foundations and walls; underground duct-lines, including excavations and trench shoring; and masonry walls.
Fabricates and erects concrete forms and fabricates and installs reinforcing steel.
Mixes and/or places concrete using approved concrete field practices, including finishing concrete surfaces to required textures.
Assembles, paints, and erects structural frames and equipment.
Installs substation grounding mat.
Constructs chain link and wooden fences, including gates and fence grounding.
Reports all discrepancies encountered during construction.
Operates all tools and equipment of the trade, such as jack hammers, drills, mudguns, busters, etc.
As needed and in accordance with proper procedures, responds to and cleans up both PCB and non-PCB transformer oil releases.
Is responsible to ensure public’s safety at work sites.
Drives company vehicles including vans, trucks, forklifts and material handling equipment. May drive a truck carrying personnel and/or materials.
Directs the work performed by outside contractors, such as laborer and utility positions.
Performs similar and incidental duties as required.
Is required to be transported by helicopter.
Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls/callouts.