1. Certified completion of the Department of Water and Power Electric Distribution Mechanic training program; or
   
2. Certified completion of a recognized power line mechanic apprenticeship program, including one year of work on energized high-voltage lines; or
   
3. Two years of journey-level experience as a line mechanic working on energized high-voltage lines.

1. Candidates filing under Requirement Number 1 may file within 6 months of completion of the Department of Water and Power Electric Distribution Mechanic training program. However, they cannot be appointed until they have successfully completed the Department of Water and Power Electric Distribution Mechanic training program.
   
2. Candidates filing under Requirements Number 2 or 3 are required to submit with their application a completed Supplemental Information Form that describes their experience and training in more detail.
   
3. Candidates filing under Requirement Number 2 must submit an apprenticeship certificate.
   
4. Candidates filing under Requirement Number 3 must submit a verification of work experience on company letterhead.
   
5. Candidates filing under Requirement #2 or #3 who choose to file a paper application must attach copy of the required documents at the time the paper application is submitted. Candidates who choose to file on-line will have 7 calendar days from the on-line submission date to submit a copy of their documents. Candidates who fail to submit these documents within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their application will not be processed.
   

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CITY APPLICATION FORM. You may apply on-line at https://personline.lacity.org/job_app/, or you may download a paper application at http://www.lacity.org/per/appform.htm and send it by mail to the Personnel Department Building only. Please do not mail applications to the "drop box" locations listed below.

Paper applications are accepted only when advertised on the job bulletin. Applications may also be obtained and submitted at the following locations:

Personnel Department Building
700 East Temple Street, Room 100,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
(213) 473-9311
TDD (213) 473-9312
Van Nuys City Hall (Drop Box)
14410 Sylvan Street, Room 105,
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.


Constituent Services Center (Drop Box)
8475 South Vermont Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Cypress Park Community Center (Drop Box)
929 Cypress Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Filing may close without prior notice at any time after sufficient applications have been received. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen the following workday.

After the application, Supplemental Information Form and any verification provided are reviewed, arrangements will be made to schedule the qualified candidates for the performance test which will be held in Los Angeles.

The examination will consist of a performance test together with an evaluation of the candidate's experience, training, job knowledge, work methods, and personal qualifications. During the performance test, which may include climbing and working on a power pole up to 90 feet in height, the candidate may be asked to demonstrate or discuss various tasks associated with the installation, construction, and repair of overhead power line systems.

The performance test will be held in Los Angeles.

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
   
2. A valid California drivers license may be required prior to appointment. A valid California Class A and/or Class B drivers license and medical certificate may be required for some positions. Applicants for such positions will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if within the past 36 months they were convicted of a major moving violation, such as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and may be disqualified if there are three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months. For positions requiring a valid California Class A and/or Class B drivers license, applicants must submit a commercial driving history in accordance with California Department of Motor Vehicles CVC Section 1801.1.
   
3. Based on City policy, before being hired into some positions, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening test.
   
4. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
   
5. You may take this examination only once every 365 days during the term of this bulletin.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that 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.
   
8. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
   
9. In conjunction with Civil Service rules, applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
   

Class Code 3878CONT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Revised 11-13-2009

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 regular appointment.

Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position.

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. Applicants or employees who believe that they have been discriminated against are encouraged to contact the Office of Discrimination Complaint Resolution at (213) 473-9123.