City & County of Honolulu

Position Information

"The Strength Behind Every Structure Starts with Your Testing"

The Department of Design and Construction, is looking for a Soil & Material Testing Technician IV to perform autonomous quality assurance testing and sampling for soil, aggregate, concrete and asphalt materials for use in City-wide projects in accordance with City, State and Federal procedures.

As a Soil & Material Testing Technician IV , your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Performing laboratory testing of soil, aggregate, concrete and asphalt in accordance with industry procedures such as, but not limited to, ASTM and AASHTO.
• Performing and maintaining proficiency in testing samplebs for classification in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification (USC) system.
• Performing and maintaining proficiency in testing for recognition of compliance with project plan and specifications.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities of the position.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current vacancy, as well as future openings for positions with this job title.

Additional Job Information

Applications must be submitted online by June 21, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) in order to be accepted.

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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 of 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:

Four year(s) of experience involving the testing and analysis of soils and materials for engineering and construction purposes.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required. The current vacancy requires a valid Type 3 (automobile) license, prior to appointment.

Examination Process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your training, education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:

Education and Experience Evaluation.....................100%

What are the benefits of being a City Employee?

• Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
• Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
• Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
• Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
• Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.

• All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.