Job Abstract

ANNUAL SALARY

$91,457 (flat-rated); $94,140 (flat-rated); and $101,857 (flat-rated)
The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $110,998 (flat-rated); $113,002 (flat-rated); and $118,201 (flat-rated)
The salary in the Harbor Department is $95,056 (flat-rated)

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1. 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.
2. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
3. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf.
4. In most of these positions, higher salaries are paid for work on special equipment or in work environments that may be noisy and/or contain unpleasant materials or odors.

1. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic; or
2. Completion of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician Certification for Automobile Repair; or
3. Four years of full-time paid experience in automotive mechanic work; or
4. Satisfactory completion of a two-year program in automotive or truck mechanics from an accredited community college, trade or technical school and two years of full-time paid experience in automotive mechanic work.

1. Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
2. Applicants filing under Requirement #1 or #2 must submit an Apprenticeship Certificate as an automotive mechanic or a valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician Certification for Automobile Repair Certificate at the time of filing. The copy of the 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, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further in this examination.
3. Applicants qualifying under Requirement #4 must list their school name and location, and type of program completed in the Education Section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination, and their application will not be processed.
4. Candidates completing the exam process who meet Requirement #4 will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts or qualifying certificate/degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
5. A valid California Class C driver’s license is required prior to appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their 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).
6. Some positions may require a valid California Class A or Class B driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles, prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their 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). Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVC Section 1801.1 prior to appointment.
7. Equipment Mechanics may be required to furnish their own tools.
8. Some positions may require obtaining a forklift and/or crane operator’s license through “In-House” training and testing.
9. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited Institutions 08-21-08.pdf.

1. A valid California Bureau of Automotive Repair Lamp Adjuster License; or
2. A valid Brake Adjuster License; or
3. A valid Qualified Test and Repair Mechanic License.

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.

NOTE:
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2024.

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) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Attention to Detail; Written Communication; Reading Comprehension, including knowledge of: how to read and interpret wiring diagrams, hydraulic diagrams, component diagrams, and/or diagnostic flow charts; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and materials necessary when working on equipment; Equipment Operation, including: vehicular cooling and heating systems and operation; air, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical brake systems, components, and their operation; the basic design, construction, mechanical principles, and operation of internal combustion engines; automatic and manual transmission equipment; vehicle or equipment accessories and their operation, such as power take-off (PTO), power windows, and power door locks; Electrical Understanding, including knowledge of: basic electrical and/or electronic theory sufficient to diagnose, test, and repair vehicle electrical systems and accessories; the basic principles and operation of the charging system sufficient to identify and diagnose issues; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: tire, wheel, and steering principles and components; drive line principles and components sufficient to determine the proper function of the drive line; emission gases and devices sufficient to determine proper and safe operation of the system; the proper and safe use of hand and power tools; diagnostic tools and equipment sufficient to identify issues on equipment, repair and/or replace parts and components when necessary, and maintain the equipment in good working condition; fuel system components sufficient to ensure proper fuel delivery to carburetors or fuel injectors; final drive components sufficient to identify and repair issues, and provide a proper, smooth, and quiet operation of equipment; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Equipment Mechanic.

The 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 as instructed 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 multiple-choice test on-line. It is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, AUGUST, 27, 2024 and MONDAY, SEPTEMBER, 2, 2024. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time as instructed will not be considered further in this examination.

FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html. Candidates who do not have the required equipment may have the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.

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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Based on City Policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.
4. 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.
5. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
6. 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.
7. Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.
8. 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 continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
9. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
10. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf.