Production Operator Two Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $6,777.00 Monthly
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 279256
Department: Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Opening Date: 03/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
We deliver Earth's most precious resource across the island
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply(BWS) is seeking a skilled and dependable professional for a Water Systems Operator II position to help operate and safeguard Oahu's island-wide water system. This position is responsible for monitoring and controlling system operations from the control center using telemetering and supervisory control systems to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water. The role exercises independent judgment in making real-time operational decisions affecting pumping, reservoir levels, system pressures, and overall distribution performance. Leadership responsibilities include supervising and training staff, and coordinating field response efforts during system irregularities and emergency conditions.
What You'll Do:

• Monitor and control island-wide pumping operations, reservoir levels, and distribution pressures
• Analyze telemeter data to detect abnormal system behavior and implement corrective action
• Manage well production to maintain water quality standards and protect source sustainability
• Coordinate and dispatch field crews for investigations, repairs, emergencies, and service interruptions
• Execute established operational procedures during major main breaks, equipment failures, and critical water shortages
• Supervise and train assigned personnel while ensuring compliance with safety standards, operational procedures, and departmental policies

Special Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Eight hours per day, five days per week, on one of the following work shifts: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Rotating shift work
• Holiday and weekend work

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 now to help protect one of Oahu's most precious resources!
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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.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the operation of electrically-driven water pumping plant equipment.
APPLICABLE SKILLS NEEDED

• Experience supervising staff, assigning work and providing clear, easy to understand instructions
• Hands-on operation of electrically driven pumping equipment and related distribution systems controls
• Familiarity with pumping station machinery, auxiliary equipment and system components
• Practical understanding of electricity and hydraulics as applied to water systems
• Skill in reading meters and gauges, recording system data, and assessing equipment performance
• Strong safety mindset when working with electrical pumping plant equipment
• Ability to build positive working relationships and maintain effective team coordination

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Current State of Hawaii Distribution System Operator (DSO) Grade IV Certification.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your State of Hawaii DSO Grade IV Certification to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your DSO Grade IV Certification to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your DSO Grade IV Certificate to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for 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.
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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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 is defined as post-bachelor's 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.
  
  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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STATE OF HAWAII DSO GRADE IV CERTIFICATION: Do you possess a current, valid State of Hawaii Board of Distribution System Operator Grade IV Certificate?
If yes, you must submit evidence of your State of Hawaii DSO Grade IV Certificate to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your State of Hawaii DSO Grade IC Certificate to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your State of Hawaii DSO Grade IV Certificate by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.

• Yes, I have a current, valid State of Hawaii DSO Grade IV Certificate.
• No, I do not have a current, valid State of Hawaii DSO Grade IV Certificate, and I understand that I do not meet the minimum qualification requirements to compete for this position.

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Please provide the following information about your State of Hawaii DSO Grade IV Certificate:
1) your DSO certification type and number;
2) your certification expiration date; and
3) your full name as it appears on your certification.
Example:
1) D4-999
2) Expires 01/31/2024
3) John A. Smith
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: The Water Systems Operator II is responsible for supervising control center activities for the island-wide water system through telemetering and supervisory controls of electrically-operated water pumping station, auxiliary equipment and distribution system equipment to provide sufficient flow of water and maintain proper water main pressures and reservoir levels throughout the water distribution system by observing readings on telemeters, pressure gauges, venturi meters, etc.
Water Systems Operator II applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the operation of electrically-driven water pumping plant equipment.

• Yes, I have the required experience and will answer the questions below.
• No, I do not have the required experience.

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ELECTRICAL WATER PUMPING PLANT OPERATION SKILLSFor each position you listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this position, describe in detail your experience operating electrically-operated pumping plant equipment. Include in your explanation:

1. Your job title,
2. The level of experience achieved (i.e. helper/trainee, journey-level, or supervisor), and
3. Major duties and responsibilities.

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COMPUTER EXPERIENCEFor each position you listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this position, describe in detail your experience with using computerized control systems for water pumping operations.
Include your explanation:

1. Your job