SOIL & MATERIAL TESTING TECHNICIAN I (SR-11) [2 vacancies]
City and County of Honolulu
·1 week ago
- Salary
- $4k+/mo
- Location
- Oahu, HI, HI, US
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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 You'll Do
- Learn, practice, and assist with laboratory testing of soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with industry standards.
- Learn, practice, and assist in preparing test reports, documentation, and chain-of-custody documents.
- Learn, practice, and assist experienced Technicians with conducting field testing to provide data for in-situ site conditions as part of independent quality assurance and acceptance by the project manager, department, or agency.
- Learn how to maintain laboratory facilities and equipment.
- Operate a motor vehicle to and from various offices and job and field sites.
- Exposure to chemicals, lifting and carrying heavy (up to 50-pound) objects, and traversing rough and exposed terrain.
- There is opportunity to learn and progress up the Soil & Material Testing Technician career ladder with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills, as well as compete for higher level positions.
| Class Title | Salary Range | Current Pay |
| Soil & Material Testing Technician I | SR-11 | $3,606 |
| Soil & Material Testing Technician II | SR-13 | $3,900 |
| Soil & Material Testing Technician III | SR-15 | $4,221 |
| Soil & 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!
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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 driver's license.
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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