Auto Electrician 3707

Job Description

ANNUAL SALARY

$117,032 (flat-rated)

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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: http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf .
An Auto Electrician diagnoses, tests, adjusts and repairs automotive, truck and construction equipment, electrical and fuel supply parts, systems and accessories.
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an auto electrician; or
Five years of full-time paid experience performing auto electrical work.
Completion of an 18-month or longer auto electrical repair program at an accredited institution may be substituted for one year of experience.

PROCESS NOTES

Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience or who are within six months of completion of their apprenticeship at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met or the apprenticeship has been completed.
Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must submit an Apprenticeship 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, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the Certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.
Applicants filing under Requirement #2 using City of Los Angeles experience must submit with their application a "Verification of Work Experience" (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience performing auto electrical work. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. This form may be obtained on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf . Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail a copy of their completed VWE form, including the required signatures, to per.appdocs@lacity.org . The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your e-mail, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.
Applicants wishing to substitute the completion of an 18-month or longer auto electrical repair program at an accredited institution for one year of experience must submit a certificate of completion 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, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it.
As a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required. Applicants will be disqualified and candidates will not be eligible for hire 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 or DWI in any state or jurisdiction. Notice of disqualification or ineligibility for hire may be issued by the City of Los Angeles at any time before a final job offer is extended.
Certain assignments in the class of Auto Electrician with the Department of Water and Power require a valid Class A or B driver's license issued by the California DMV and a valid medical certificate within the first six months of employment. Employees appointed to this classification that fail to obtain or maintain the California DMV's Class A or B driver's license and medical certificate may be subject to termination.
For Internal Use Only : Licensing verification for Class C driver's licenses will occur at the time of filing.
Candidates completing the examination process may 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 qualifying coursework or transcripts to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
Please note that qualifying education must be from a school accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at https://personnel.lacity.gov/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .
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 .
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Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received by THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 .
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 multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Analytical Ability; Self Management; Safety Focus; Teamwork; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: common automotive terminology and the basic mechanical principles of the internal combustion engine; electrical theory, principles, systems, and components as they relate to vehicle and equipment repair; systems and their principles and components, such as camshaft, gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel, electrical (EV and Hybrid) propulsion systems, hydraulic systems, transmissions, automotive air conditioning, cooling and heating systems, power steering systems, charging and starting systems, antilock brake systems, supplemental restraint systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and emission systems; basic hand and power tools, such as welding, brazing, and soldering equipment; use of scan tools (Snap On