UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC (REV 10/2/25)

ANNUAL SALARY

$88,092 to $109,432; $92,832 to $115,341; and $123,776 to $130,687

NOTES

Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. 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. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to An Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic constructs, maintains, and repairs underground ducts, maintenance holes, and vaults. One year of full-time paid experience as a Maintenance Laborer, Maintenance and Construction Helper, or Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles; or One year full-time paid experience in maintenance and construction work; or One year of full-time paid experience as a Utility Pre-Craft Trainee with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, with: six months in the Underground Construction Mechanic trade, or working on a district crew in Power Distribution overhead and underground, or with Water Distribution, or One year full-time paid experience in maintenance and construction work while in the United States Armed Forces.

PROCESS NOTES

All entry-level positions are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Commission Rule 5.30. An Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic must successfully complete an extensive on-the-job and classroom training program within twenty-four (24) months in order to receive an appointment to a regular Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic journey-level position. Trainees receive extensive classroom training as well as on the job training as an Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic Trainee. Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic Trainees are required to utilize various tools and equipment while working in a confined area of an underground vault, do heavy manual labor, climb ladders, install trench shoring, navigate around trench jacks in confined areas, and operate jackhammers and other pneumatic tools. A valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required within 30 days of appointment. Candidates will not be eligible for appointment to these positions 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 A valid Class B driver’s license with a restriction of "Automatic Transmission Only" and a valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles is required at the time of appointment to a journey-level Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic position. Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100% Performance Test - Pass/Fail

EXAMINATION CONTENT

The examination will consist of a weighted multiple-choice test and a pass/fail performance test. The examination score will be based entirely on a multiple-choice test. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Mathematics; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: basic first aid techniques; safety practices related to construction; traffic control methods for construction activities; and hazards of electrical equipment; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: materials used in form construction; use and maintenance of a variety of tools, materials and equipment used in a large range of construction activities, such as Portland cement, concrete and cement grout work, asphalt work, excavation and breaking of concrete; methods, procedures, tools, materials, and equipment used in electrical conduit work, and digging, shoring, and cribbing; standard hand signals used in construction work; survey markings and symbols used to locate underground facilities; procedures and equipment used to test explosive gases; and how to read and interpret construction plans and diagrams for maintenance holes, vaults, and conduit lines; Mechanical Aptitude, including knowledge #J-18808-Ljbffr Port of Los Angeles