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  • Electrical Mechanic 3841 (rev 07/02/25)

    Los Angeles, California United States City of Los Angeles Full Time $105,652.00 - $150,920.00 Annually Jul 04, 2025
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    City of Los Angeles

    Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States and has a multi-ethnic population ofapproximately four million. It is truly a world-class city that offers a diversified economy and an unparalleled quality of life. Los Angeles continues to maintain its position as an economic power-house, the entertainment capital of the world, and a major trendsetter in virtually every field of human endeavor. Los Angeles is a charter city and is governed by a Mayor and City Council. The City Council servesfull time and has fifteen members elected by district for four-year terms. Boards of Commissioners, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, oversee severalof the City’s departments and bureaus. The City has 44 departments, bureaus, and offices for which funds are budgeted annually by theMayor and City Council. Within those, the City has three departments (the Departments of Water &Power, Harbor, and Airports) that are financed solely by revenue generated from their operations,which are governed by Commissions, as well as two distinctly separate pension systems (LosAngeles Fire & Police Pensions and the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System).

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    Job Description

    DUTIES

    ANNUAL SALARY

    For trainee positions: $105,652 to $135,824

    For journey-level positions: $150,920 (flat-rated)

    NOTES:

    Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. For information regarding reciprocity between City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to: http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
    An Electrical Mechanic performs skilled mechanical and electrical work in the installation and maintenance of high and low voltage electrical circuits and related equipment at electrical stations and plants such as electrical substations; receiving, distributing, and customer stations; steam generating stations; water pumping and chlorinating stations; converter stations; hydro-electric plants; high voltage switching stations; and similar facilities and buildings; and performs other related duties.

    Electrical Mechanics may work at heights of up to 280 feet, near hazardous materials, and in confined spaces.

    REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

    Six months of full-time paid experience performing electrical work on equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems; or Six months, within the last two years, of full-time paid experience as an exempt Construction Electrical Mechanic or Construction Electrical Helper with the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power performing electrical work on equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems; or Completion of at least eight months in the Utility Pre-Craft Trainee training program sponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, assisting in the performance of electrical work on high and low voltage equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems; or Six months of full-time experience performing electrical work on equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems while in the United States Armed Forces; or Certificate of completion of the Electrical Construction & Maintenance (ECM) program at Los Angeles Trade Technical College; or Certificate of completion of the Introduction to Electricity course offered through the TWI/LATTC (Transportation Workforce Institute/Los Angeles Trade Technical College) sponsored by the Department of Water and Power; or Certificate of completion of the Del Mar Electricity course sponsored by the Department of Water and Power; or Certificate of completion of the Hayden Course sponsored by the Department of Water and Power; or Certificate of completion of an electrical lineworker program from an accredited college.
    PROCESS NOTES

    In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, an Environmental Protection Agency approved Technician Certificate may be required for some positions prior to appointment. All entry-level positions are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Commission Rule 5.30. An Electrical Mechanic in a trainee position must successfully complete an intensive on-the-job and classroom-training program in order to promote to a regular Electrical Mechanic position. It is anticipated that the training program may last up to 54 months. Applicants filing under Requirement #3 who lack two months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. Applicants filing under Requirement #3 must submit with their application a City of Los Angeles “Verification of Work Experience” (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience performing electrical work on high and low voltage equipment and circuits in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of timespent performing such work. This form may be obtained on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf . Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail a copy of their completed VWE form, including the required signatures, to per.appdocs@lacity.org . T he subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your e-mail, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. Active United States Military personnel may file for this examination; however, they cannot be appointed until they have completed their military service and have been discharged with satisfactory performance. Proof of military service and satisfactory performance must be provided prior to appointment. Applicants filing under Requirement #4 must submit at the time of filing their application a copy of their DD-214 or a copy of their military identification indicating an End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) date within six months from the application date. The copy of the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination. A valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required within 30 days of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI. Appointments from the eligible list are normally made to entry-level positions. Applicants filing under Requirement #2 may be considered for appointment to a regular (journey-level) Electrical Mechanic position. However, they must have completed an IBEW inside wireman apprenticeship program and may be required to successfully pass written and/or performance tests. Proof of completion of the recognized apprenticeship program must be submitted to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power at the time of appointment. An Electrical Mechanic must be designated as an Authorized Person, which permits one to hold Work Authorities, prior to completion of probation as a journey-level Electrical Mechanic. Applicants filing under Requirement #5, #6, #7, #8 and/or #9 must submit a copy of their certificate of completion at the time of filing. A copy of the applicable certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with submitting it. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination. Please note that qualifying education under Requirement #9 must be from a college accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .

    WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

    Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity for Open Competitive Examinations.

    NOTE :

    Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure time to resolve any technical issues encountered.

    APPLICATION DEADLINE

    Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:

    Filing Period 1: From FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025 to THURSDAY AUGUST 21, 2025
    Filing Period 2: From FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 to THURSDAY MARCH 26, 2026

    The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin.

    In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.

    SELECTION PROCESS

    Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . Qualifying

    Performance Test . . . . . . . . . . 100%

    The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test and performance test. In the qualifying multiple-choice test, which will be administered and proctored on-line, candidates may be examined for the following competencies: Mechanical Aptitude; Mathematics including knowledge of: arithmetic, algebra, and scales and units used for measurements; Safety Focus including knowledge of: safety principles such as Cal/OSHA regulations, and first aid; Job Knowledge including the knowledge of: scales, dials, and digital readouts, hand and power tools, and measuring tapes; Electrical Understanding including the knowledge of: direct current and alternate current electrical theory, and meters used in testing and/or inspecting electrical equipment; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

    Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=jobanalyses and clicking on Competencies under Electrical Mechanic.

    The qualifying multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the qualifying multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.

    For candidates who apply between AUGUST 8, 2025 and AUGUST 21, 2025, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered in the month of OCTOBER 2025.

    For candidates who apply between MARCH 13, 2026 and MARCH 26, 2026, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered in the month of MAY 2026.

    FAQs for on-line testing is available at http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=employmenttestingprocess . Candidates who do not have the required equipment may have the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.

    Passing Score for Qualifying Multiple-Choice Test

    The passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the qualifying multiple-choice test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligibles on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years. Therefore, the passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test may be set either at, above or below 70% .

    Candidates must achieve a passing score on the qualifying multiple-choice test in order to be scheduled for the performance test. The examination score will be based entirely on the performance test. The Performance Test will consist of a series of exercises in which candidates may be examined for: Job Knowledge including knowledge of hand and power tools and measuring tapes sufficient to measure materials accurately; Physical Capabilities; Oral Communication; Electrical Understanding including the knowledge of differences between colored materials; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

    Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the time and location of the performance test, which will be held in Los Angeles.

    For candidates who apply between AUGUST 8, 2025 and AUGUST 21, 2025, it is anticipated that the performance test will be administered in the month of DECEMBER 2025.

    For candidates who apply between MARCH 13, 2025 and MARCH 26, 2025, it is anticipated that the performance test will be administered in the month of JULY 2026.

    NOTES :
    This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection. Based on City policy, before being hired in this position, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening test. Applications accepted are subject to review to ensure minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . A final average score of 70% in the performance test portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list. Candidates may take the multiple-choice test only once every 365 days under this bulletin. Names may be removed from the open competitive eligible list after six months. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.

    Notice :

    If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

    THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ON AN

    OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

    The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

    AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html

    There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees:

    http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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Utilities Industry Overview

The utility industry is crucial in providing essential services that power modern life, such as electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater. These services keep communities running smoothly and ensure the well-being of millions of people.

Public utilities are central to the daily lives of individuals and businesses alike, whether they power homes, ensure clean drinking water, or treat wastewater.

As a public utility, the industry’s commitment extends beyond profits to community service, offering reliability and efficiency in everything it does. This sense of purpose makes the utility industry attractive for job seekers looking for opportunities that combine stability with the opportunity to make a real impact.

From roles in natural gas to wastewater services and other areas, the industry offers various positions that span technical, managerial, and customer-focused jobs.

 

Job Opportunities in Utilities

If you’re looking for a career that offers long-term stability, the utility industry provides diverse job opportunities in various fields, such as engineering, operations, finance, human resources, and customer service.

Utilities are an essential service, so many organizations—whether public utility companies, private firms, or government agencies—are always looking for qualified individuals to fill key roles.

Here are some of the typical areas where job opportunities can be found:

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  • Engineering: Engineers in utilities design and maintain the complex systems that provide gas, electricity, and water services. These roles may include electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering positions.
  • Operations and Maintenance: Operations teams ensure systems function smoothly, dealing with issues in real-time and coordinating maintenance to prevent downtime.
  • Customer Service: Customer-facing roles include helping individuals and businesses with utility services, providing information, troubleshooting issues, and handling billing inquiries.

You can search for job opportunities by location, job title, or company, making it easier to find a role that suits your interests and expertise.

 

Career Paths and Advancement

The utility industry offers job opportunities and supports long-term career growth. Many companies in this sector invest heavily in their employees, providing training and development opportunities that allow individuals to build skills over time. Whether you’re interested in climbing the ladder to management or expanding your knowledge in a specialized area like engineering or finance, the utility industry encourages ongoing learning.

Common career paths include:

  • Engineering Careers: You can start in a junior engineering position and work your way up to a senior engineer or managerial role, where you would oversee a team of engineers.
  • Operations Management: Operations roles often lead to leadership opportunities, where employees manage teams and systems to ensure the reliability of services.
  • Human Resources and Management: For those with skills in managing people and resources, there are opportunities to move into human resources and upper management positions responsible for policy, hiring, and employee retention.
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With these opportunities, employees can expand their careers while gaining new skills, making the utility industry a dynamic and rewarding space for career advancement.

 

Human Resources and Company Culture

When evaluating a career in utilities, it’s essential to consider the company’s human resources policies and overall culture. Most utility companies strive to create a community-oriented atmosphere with a strong focus on teamwork, collaboration, and safety.

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Utility companies often provide comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and generous paid time-off policies. These packages make the industry competitive when compared to other sectors. Additionally, most companies offer employee training programs to ensure everyone has the skills necessary to thrive and progress within the company.

Understanding the application process can also help. When applying for utility roles, expect a structured process, including online applications, assessments, and multiple interviews. Given the importance of these companies’ services, the hiring process is often thorough, but it also ensures a good fit between the candidate and the company’s culture.

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If you’re interested in taking the next step, here are a few featured job opportunities in the utilities industry:

  • Electrical Engineer: Focused on designing, developing, and maintaining electrical systems that power communities. The salary range can vary but is generally competitive, with benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Operations Manager: Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of utility services like water treatment or natural gas distribution. This role typically includes a robust compensation package and leadership opportunities.
  • Customer Service Representative: Often the first point of contact for customers with utility-related queries, this role requires excellent communication skills and offers entry-level opportunities for growth within the company.

By visiting the human resources page of most utility companies or using job search platforms, you can apply for roles directly. Most companies provide a seamless online application process that allows candidates to submit resumes and track application progress.

 

Benefits and Compensation in Utilities

Utilities companies are known for offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Here’s what you can typically expect:

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive plans that cover medical, dental, and vision, along with preventative care services.
  • Retirement Plans: Many companies offer a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, ensuring long-term financial security.
  • Paid Time Off: Employees are often given generous vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.

Salaries vary depending on the job role and location. Still, jobs in the utilities industry are often considered secure, with ample room for wage growth, particularly as employees advance into more senior roles. Many companies also invest in training and professional development programs, helping employees build the skills they need to move up within the organization.

 

Getting Hired in Utilities

The application process for utility jobs can be straightforward, though it varies from company to company. Many utilities employers provide clear guidelines on how to apply through their website or human resources portal. Typically, this involves filling out an online application, uploading a resume, and potentially undergoing an interview.

Depending on the position, the interview process may involve meeting with multiple team members or department heads. Applicants should be prepared to discuss their qualifications, experience, and how they can contribute to the team’s goals. Often, a skills assessment will be part of the process, ensuring that candidates possess the qualifications for their respective roles.

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Utilities Industry Outlook and Trends

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The utilities industry is evolving, particularly with the rise of renewable energy and technological advancements. This shift is opening new doors for job seekers, especially in areas like engineering and operations management, where knowledge of green energy solutions is increasingly in demand. Additionally, companies are emphasizing sustainability and digital transformation more, creating fresh opportunities for forward-thinking individuals.

These advancements also mean that the utility sector is more dynamic than ever, offering job stability and exciting growth opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance in your field, the utility industry provides a broad spectrum of roles catering to various interests and skills.

In summary, the utility industry offers many career opportunities in engineering, operations, customer service, and management, with competitive compensation and strong benefits packages. Whether you’re interested in training for career growth or exploring the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of utilities, this industry provides ample opportunities for professional development and job security.

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