ELECTRICAL MECHANIC 3841 (REV 03/11/26) (D)

Electrical Mechanic

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.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

Requirements include 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.

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 for Open Competitive Examinations.

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

Filing Period 1: From FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 to THURSDAY MARCH 26, 2026 Filing Period 2: From FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 to THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 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.

Selection Process

The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test and performance test. In the qualifying multiple-choice test, 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.

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.