HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 3743 C

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY $119,642 (flat-rated)The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $117,408 (flat-rated) or $119,851 (flat-rated). NOTES :

• Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower flat-rated 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.
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A Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic does journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of construction, road maintenance, marine, or firefighting equipment; or builds and installs or modifies equipment for special purposes.

REQUIREMENT(S) / MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

Completion of an auto or truck mechanics program at an accredited institution may be substituted for the experience requirement specified in Requirement #3 on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years. (30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or trade school is equal to one year.) PROCESS NOTES

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule , selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and / or training in the following area. Only persons possessing the following as of the close of the filing period may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.Possession of a Marine Corrosion Technician or Marine Systems Technician Certificate from the American Boat and Yacht Council. NOTE : Applicants must attach a copy of either their Marine Corrosion Technician or Marine Systems Technician Certificate to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) 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 the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the applicable certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for the Selective Certification.

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 NOTE :  Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below : From FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025 to THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025

Future dates to be determined. 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 will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin.In accordance with Civil Service Rule , 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. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weights : Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Qualifying Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100% The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line and an interview. In the on-line qualifying multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated : Reading Comprehension; Analytical Ability; Safety Focus; Technology Application; Equipment Operation; Teamwork; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of basic mechanical principles of the internal combustion engine; principles and operational characteristics and components of : hydraulic, air, and mechanical break systems; gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel systems; drive shafts, final drive assemblies, clutch assemblies; various types of manual transmissions, auxiliary transmissions, automatic transmissions, and power-take off (PTO)-driven auxiliary equipment; hydraulic systems; exhaust and emission control systems; air conditioning systems and their controls; cooling and heating systems and their controls; manual and power steering systems; suspension systems on automotive and heavy-duty equipment; tire wearing patterns inspection practices; procedures and equipment used to diagnose engine noise; functions and operation of charging and starting systems; Department of Transportation (DOT) criteria on brake servicing and adjustment and City personnel policies, rules, and regulations; methods pertaining to standard industry practices, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and / or Cal / OSHA requirements; proper and safe use of tools and equipment; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic.The qualifying 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 from a remote location (, 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. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed.For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025 and THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025 , it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be held between TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 AND MONDAY, FEBRURY 23, 2026 .FAQs for on-line testing are available at . Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. Passing Score for Qualifying Multiple-Choice Test 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 in the qualifying multiple-choice test and meet minimum qualifications in order to be invited to the interview.The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated : Analytical Ability; Safety Focus; Technology Application; Equipment Operation; Teamwork; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of basic mechanical principles of the internal combustion engine; principles and operational characteristics and components of : hydraulic, air, and mechanical break systems; gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel systems; drive shafts, final drive assemblies, clutch assemblies; various types of manual transmissions, auxiliary transmissions, automatic transmissions, and power-take off (PTO)-driven auxiliary equipment; hydraulic systems; exhaust and emission control systems; air conditioning systems and their controls; cooling and heating systems and their controls; manual and power steering systems; suspension systems on automotive and heavy-duty equipment; tire wearing patterns inspection practices; procedures and equipment used to diagnose engine noise; functions and operation of charging and starting systems; Department of Transportation (DOT) criteria on brake servicing and adjustment and City personnel policies, rules, and regulations; methods pertaining to standard industry practices, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and / or Cal / OSHA requirements; proper and safe use of tools and equipment and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line. NOTES :

Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

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