APPLICANT POOL Senior Helper (AQ-Lineman*) - Maui
Date:Feb 23, 2026
Location: Kahului, Hawaii (HI), US, 96732
Company: hawaiianel
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: 03/22/2026 at 11:59PM HST
BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:
Hawaiian Electric is currently establishing an External Applicant Pool, from which qualified applicants may be considered for a Senior Helper (AQ-Lineman*)vacancy on the island ofMaui.
Applicants must successfully pass an aptitude and skills assessment. Tentatively, the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) aptitude test sessionswill be scheduled during the week(s) of May 6-15, 2026. Confirmed dates and times will be sent closer to the scheduled testing date - please be sure to provide your current email address when submitting your application.
Applicants who achieve a qualifying CAST score will be invited to participate in a Job Sample Test (JST), which is tentatively, scheduled for June 2026 - more information will be forthcoming.
Please submit your application for only one (1) of the preferred island locations. This is where the position will be located - all employment tests will be completed on this selected island and if selected, you will be required to reside on this island.
Interested employees should not apply through this external applicant pool but through the internal job requisitionspostings when position vacancies become available.
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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.
Is required to be transported by helicopter.
May be trained to operate equipment, etc.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs similar and incidental duties as required.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Construction & Skilled Trades Selection System (CAST).
Note: Employees who have taken and passed the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) do not need to take the CAST.
Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Driver Safety Policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.
Must pass Job Sample Test.
Ability to perceive colors necessary for the safe performance of duties (i.e., primary colors sightedness, basic colors for driving).
Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.
Will be required to be transported by helicopter.
Will be required to train, integrate and perform as a team member.
Role: Non-Exempt
Number of Vacancies:Applicant Pool
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday
Work Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location:Maui
Wage: $26.80 per hour
About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.
The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.
Interested individuals 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.
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 (808) 543-4848.
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. 2018-0065.
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 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes ("HRS"), including a utility's parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h)."
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."
For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions
This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.
Nearest Major Market:MauiNearest Secondary Market:Hawaii
