STREET Lighting Inspector ; SR

Department of Design and Construction, Mechanical/Electrical Division is looking for a skilled inspector to inspect and test the City’s street lighting systems and related electrical equipment. The role ensures systems are safe, code‑compliant, and reliable, coordinates with utilities and contractors, and assists higher‑level inspectors.

• Inspect street lighting construction from start to finish, including wiring, footings, sidewalks, roads, handholes, conduits, poles, and paving.
• Verify materials quality, workmanship, and that contractor work meets plans, codes, contracts, and ordinances.
• Perform electrical testing with standard testing instruments.
• Review and interpret plans and specifications to verify proper electrical installation.
• Ensure contractor work complies with the National Electrical Code, City standards, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Inspect existing street lighting systems and equipment and recommend corrective action when needed.
• Coordinate electrical service connections with local utility companies.
• Assist higher‑level inspectors with other electrical systems, such as power, communications, security lighting, irrigation controllers, and park facilities.

• May descend into trenches or manholes.
• May climb ladders.
• Exposure to electrical cabling and fixtures and movement of vehicular equipment.
• Position is temporary (limited‑term) with the possibility of extension, and may become permanent after passing probation.

• Advance your career through experience inspecting electrical systems.
• Experienced and knowledgeable Street Lighting Inspector II may qualify for Street Lighting Inspector III (supervisor) based on satisfactory work experience and demonstrated knowledge and skill.
• Class and salary:
  • Street Lighting Inspector I (SR‑16): $4,388
  • Street Lighting Inspector IISR‑18: $4,742
  • Street Lighting Inspector IIISR‑20: $5,133

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

Four years of journey‑level line electrician or related experience involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power lines and equipment.

• Knowledge of street lighting equipment, materials, and fixtures.
• Knowledge of power line construction methods and practices, including erection of utility poles and installation of transformers, regulators, and switchboards.
• Knowledge of pertinent street lighting and electrical codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures of the trade.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications for construction and installation of power lines and street lighting systems.
• Ability to observe construction methods and detect improper methods and practices.
• Ability to estimate costs of equipment and materials.
• Ability to prepare accurate and concise reports.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with contractors and the general public.

Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (automobile/Type 3) prior to appointment.

Honolulu, HI