STREET LIGHTING ELECTRICIAN 3811 (B) (REVISED 01 / 24 / 2025)

Street Lighting Electrician Job

The City of Los Angeles is hiring for a Street Lighting Electrician. The annual salary is $112,250. The job is located in the City of Los Angeles, CA and is a full-time position.

A Street Lighting Electrician acts as a lead for and works with a crew of workers engaged in the construction and repair of electrolier street lighting systems.

Requirements / Minimum Qualifications

A valid California Class B driver's license and a valid medical certificate approved by the DMV are required at the time of filing. Additionally, two years of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Street Lighting Electrician, Line Maintenance Assistant, or in a position which is at that level which provides experience in constructing electrolier street lighting systems and repair and maintenance of low voltage street lighting circuitry is required.

Where To Apply & Application Deadline

Applications will only be accepted on-line. Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below : Filing Period 1 : From Friday, January 19, 2024 to Thursday, February 1, 2024 Filing Period 2 : From Friday, January 24, 2025 to Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Selection Process

The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated : Judgement and Decision Making; Self-Management; Initiative; Teamwork; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of : safety practices, including the proper use and pre-inspection of personal protective equipment as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI); proper traffic delineation procedures outlined in the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH) as they relate to setting-up safety equipment; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of : street lighting electrical symbols; different types of street light posts used by the Bureau; Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction Manual (SSPWCM), such as various types of wire and cable, types of insulation, installation of conduit, electrical bonding of conduit, conduit depths, and proper cable and wire splicing techniques for high and low voltage; a variety of electrifier standard plans including parts lists, types of luminaries, type of foundations required, mouthing heights, and overall dimensions; proper application and operation of various equipment, such as an ammeter, heating coil, Megger, fuses, and circuit breakers; repair procedures to apply to different forms of conduit and cable damage; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.