HEAVY STATIONARY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Heavy Stationary Equipment Mechanic

We welcome applications from everyone. The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified applicants. Exam Number: J7434B. Join our team and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Performs maintenance and repair of pump plant equipment, parts and components, or other related equipment. Makes periodic inspections of and performs routine servicing, repair and major maintenance on emergency standby generators, and building fire water pumps. Performs routine test runs of equipment and makes adjustments to operational and safety controls. Manually checks and evaluates automatic pump equipment or other related equipment to prevent failures or operates pump equipment or other related equipment to ensure optimization of station outflow. Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunction; determines nature and extent of repairs. Determines when equipment must be taken off line and the need for a back-up unit. Repairs, overhauls, and installs replacement diesel, propane, gasoline and natural gas internal combustion or turbine engine and drive shaft components of generator, pump and siren installations, including accessories such as cooling, oil and fuel systems, and block heaters. Testing and troubleshoots, on a limited scale, malfunctions in low voltage electric control system and test circuits; using instruments such as relay testers, ammeters, voltmeter and ohmmeters, and other directly or indirectly related low voltage electrical equipment. Keeps logs on equipment tests, service, maintenance, repairs, and operating time. Works in confined spaces or in environment with hazardous materials, as required. Uses protective clothing, respirators or other safety devices whenever necessary. Drives a County shop truck in performance of duties; maintains tools and equipment. Supervises helpers as assigned or coordinates repair or installation work with various craft personnel, as required.

Requirements to qualify: Option I: Completion of an apprentice training program for automotive mechanics* -AND- One year of experience in the maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, and repair of electric or electronic controlled engine driven equipment. Experience must have included the repair of both engine and control systems and must have included repair of diesel engines. Option II: Five years of experience in automotive equipment repair, one year of which must have been at the journey level** -AND- One year of experience in the maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, and repair of electric or electronic controlled engine driven equipment. Experience must have included the repair of both engine and control systems and must have included repair of diesel engines. A valid California Class C Driver License is required in order to carry out job-related essential functions. Applicants offered this position would be required to show proof of a driver license prior to appointment. Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing. Out-of-state applicants will be required to obtain a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. An applicant whose driving record shows three (3) or more moving violations within the last year will not be appointed. Physical Class IV- Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

This examination will consist of a structured interview assessing Applied Experience and Training, Troubleshooting, Work Safety, Attention to Detail, Working Independently, Planning and Organizing, Computer Knowledge, Interpersonal Skills, Verbal Communication and a Walk-through Performance Test weighted 100%. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff's Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible register. If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing.

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Administrative Services Division, Facilities Services Bureau. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

Successful applicants must complete a thorough background investigation, including fingerprint search. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights weekends, and holidays.

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. To ensure that your application has been successfully submitted, you must have received a confirmation email as verification. Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to View phone number on click.appcast.io or email any outstanding required documents to View email address on click.appcast.io at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number and Exam Title on the faxed documents. Social Security Number: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a applicant's original application record.

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for