Full Time Signal Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $4,933.00 Monthly
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 277256
Department: Transportation Services
Division: Traffic Signals & Technology
Opening Date: 03/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
Be the Eyes Behind every Green Light!
Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!
If you love keeping traffic flowing safely, this role is for you! The Department of Transportation Services (DTS), Traffic Signal and Technology Division, is looking for a reliable Traffic Signal Inspector's! This full-time, permanent role in Honolulu, involves checking traffic signal and camera construction to ensure it meets required standards, identifying and correcting construction problems, coordinating signal activation and changeovers, and estimating completed work and repair costs.
What You Will Do

• Inspect construction work for compliance with roadway, sidewalk, electrical, environmental, and street usage standards to ensure all work meets City, State, and Federal requirements.
• Ensure safe traffic control and pedestrian protection by evaluating work zones, coning, signing, and safeguards, and require corrections to maintain safe travel conditions.
• Verify electrical installations meet code by inspecting traffic signal conduits, cables, fiber optics, power sources, transformers, and meters in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Review and interpret traffic signal plans by reading complex drawings and schematics, locating existing underground utilities, and approving or modifying contractor signal layouts.
• Correct deficiencies and enforce compliance by identifying faulty workmanship, improper materials or methods, and stopping construction work until standards are met.
• Document work and manage costs by preparing daily and monthly inspection reports, estimating completed work for payment, identifying cost impacts, and reporting violations or discrepancies to supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Special Working Conditions

• Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
• May encounter construction site hazards and traffic safety risks while performing inspections.
• Must be able to perform shift work during emergency events or EOC activation.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays as required.
• This role is assigned to service the Joint Traffic Management Center (JTMC).
• May be required to complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check in accordance with HRS §846-2.7 (b)(37).

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 .
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
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:
Four years of journey level electrician or related experience involving the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal equipment.
Must be able to:

• Understand basic electrical and electronic principles related to traffic signal systems.
• Identify traffic signal equipment, materials, and fixtures, including transformers and meters.
• Apply proper installation methods and practices for traffic signal systems.
• Comply with applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and safety practices.
• Read and interpret traffic signal plans and specifications.
• Observe construction work and identify improper methods or practices.
• Estimate equipment and material costs for traffic signal projects.
• Prepare clear and accurate inspection reports.
• Communicate effectively with contractors.
• Interact professionally with the general public.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
1. Valid Driver's License (Type 3).
2. Current State of Hawaii Journey Level Electrician's or Specialty Electrician's License.
NOTE: Applicants with an out-of-state license must obtain Hawaii licensure prior to appointment.
Verification Requirement: Please attach an electronic copy of your journey electrician's or specialty electrician's license (Hawaii or out-of-state) to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
NOTE: The above certificates and licenses must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacanacies 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.
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:
To view additional information, please visit our 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.
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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 you've 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 refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
• 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.
  
  1. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
     
  2. 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., driver's 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.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT The Traffic Signal Inspector position requires four (4) years of journeyman electrician or related experience involving the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal equipment. Do you meet the experience requirement?

• Yes
• No

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LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Valid Hawaii State journey level electrician's or specialty electrician's license.
Verification Requirement: Please attach an electronic copy of your journey level electrician's or specialty electrician's license (Hawaii or out-of-state) to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your license to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
From the following statements, select the ONE statement that best describes your electrician's license:

• I have a valid Hawaii State Journey Worker Electrician (EJ) license.
• I have a valid Hawaii State Journey Worker Industrial Electrician (EJI) license.
• I have a valid Hawaii State Journey Worker Specialty Electrician (EJS) license.
• I have a valid Out-Of-State Journey Worker Electrician or Specialty Electrician license. (Applicants must obtain the Hawaii license p