Tri State Motor Transit Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Maui County (various), HI
Job Type: Various
Job Number: R-10853(B)
Department: Department of Human Concerns
Opening Date: 07/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
IMMEDIATE VACANCIES:
Temporary Part-Time
Temporary Full-Time
IMPORTANT: HIRING RATES WILL BE BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, THE APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS.
Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from SR-07C ($3,201) to SR-07E ($3,470) per month.
Performs as a trainee and receives orientation in the principles, policies, and work processes of the Assisted Transportation Program; assists and receives training to perform the tasks of the higher level aides; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from the Senior Services Transit Aide II in that the Senior Services Transit Aide I performs as a trainee and receives orientation in the principles, policies, and work processes of the Assisted Transportation Program; whereas the Senior Services Transit Aide II independently performs complex work in processing service requests and in preparing and maintaining weekly escort schedules in accordance with established practices and procedures for the Assisted Transportation Program.
Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position

• Receives training and orientation in the driver routes and clients' localities, conditions, and needs;
• Contacts all clients to confirm transportation reservations;
• Provides transportation assistance for elderly citizens;
• Communicates and interacts with clients and families in a positive and courteous manner;
• Ensures safety and care of client by providing physical support for elderly, carrying article(s) or package(s), opening door(s) from home to car to medical facilities, resource agencies, shopping and/or banking, etc.;
• Interprets and/or assists elderly in communicating and reinforces what has been said;
• Receives requests for services or requests for information regarding services available for the elderly in the community;
• Accurately recognizes and documents abnormal signs and symptoms of clients;
• Refers elderly to other agencies when need arises for health, educational, social, recreational, or commercial resources;
• Follows up with clients to ensure services received were appropriate;
• Canvasses assigned areas to locate and identify the elderly, especially the isolated, frail and vulnerable elderly;
• Coordinates services with other agencies and personnel in order to meet the needs and problems of the elderly;
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience meeting and dealing with people, preferably with the elderly.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).
Knowledge of: the characteristics and needs of the elderly and target group individuals; pertinent functions of County, State, and Federal agencies; basic localities of Maui County; community resources and their utilization; interviewing techniques; public relations; basic skills in reading, writing, and speaking; basic first aid skills.
Ability to: communicate with clients; relate well to people of all ethnic and socio-economic groups; establish and maintain effective relationships with program participants and others; understand and explain written materials.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
Supplemental Information
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email:
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This position requires a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school. Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent? (Please ensure your high school information is included in the Education section of your application)

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have one (1) year of experience meeting and dealing with people, preferably with the elderly? Note: Please include related work experience on your application. "See resume" is not acceptable.

• Yes
• No

03
If yes, please indicate at which employer did you gain this experience, the specific duties performed, and the percentage of time spent performing those duties.
Required Question