SOIL & MATERIAL TESTING TECHNICIAN I (SR-11) [2 vacancies]
Salary
$3,606.00 Monthly
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
007267
Department
Department of Design & Construction
Division
Civil
Opening Date
07/12/2026
Closing Date
7/14/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Max Number of Applicants
50
Position Information
THIS JOB POSTING WILL CLOSE ONCE 50 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED OR ON JULY 14, 2026, 11:59 P.M., HAWAII STANDARD TIME (HST), WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
Looking to build a fulfilling career with the City?
The Department of Design and Construction, Civil Division, is hiring for two (2) entry level Soil & Material Testing Technicians in Honolulu. These positions receive training in the performance of routine standardized tests on soil samples and construction material to determine their suitability for construction purposes.
What Youll Do
Special Working Conditions
Career Progression:
Class TitleSalary RangeCurrent PaySoil & Material Testing Technician I
SR-11$3,606Soil & Material Testing Technician II
SR-13$3,900Soil & Material Testing Technician III
SR-15$4,221Soil & Material Testing Technician IV (supervisor)SR-19$4,933
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply today to make a difference in your community!
Additional Job Information
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two years of general work experience.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid drivers license.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
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To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS:
When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
Professional experience is defined as post-bachelors degree, non-clerical work typically involving independent analytical work that included solving complex (non-routine) problems, writing reports, and interpreting and applying technical materials.
Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.
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Testing Experience If applicable, please list the positions from the Work Experience section where you have experience conducting tests. For each position, include (a) what kind of tests were conducted, (b) any equipment used, and (c) the percentage of time spent on testing.
If you do not have testing experience, write "N/A".
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What is the highest level of math you completed in high school?
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Describe your experience in asphalt, concrete, and soils lab testing. If you do not possess any experience, indicate "N/A" in the space below.
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Indicate which of the following equipment you have experience with (check all that apply).
Required Question
Employer City and County of Honolulu
Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone (808) 768-8536
Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/