Water Utility Operator 5854- Los Angeles, Ca

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$129,309 (flat-rated) and $141,107 (flat-rated)

NOTES:

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.

2. 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.

A Wastewater Treatment Electrician performs skilled electrical work in the installation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and testing of power generating and distribution equipment, rotating equipment and their associated digital and analog controls including micro-processor based controls, devices and systems; utility protective relays and controls; fiber optic cable, terminations and devices; communications and signaling systems; standby and emergency power sources, and other electrical equipment found in wastewater collection and treatment facilities; and may serve as a head worker for other employees engaged in this work.

NOTE:

A Wastewater Treatment Electrician may be required to work nights and/or weekends.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

1. Completion of a recognized five-year electrical apprenticeship program and submission of an apprenticeship certificate; or

2. Three years of full-time paid experience as an electrician which provides experience in the installation and/or maintenance of industrial electrical circuits and equipment, including large power transformers, power circuit breakers; SF6 gas insulated switchgear, or diesel powered electrical generating equipment; or

3. Five years of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles assisting a Wastewater Treatment Electrician, Electrician, or Electrical Mechanic performing the duties as described in Requirement #2. (In the application, candidates must identify which classification they assisted as an Electrical Craft Helper); or

4. An Associate of Science degree or a Certificate of Completion in Electrical Technology from a recognized community college or trade school and one year of full-time paid experience performing the duties as described in Requirement #2; or

5. Three years of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Mechanic with the City of Los Angeles.

PROCESS NOTES

1. Candidates filing under Requirement #1 must submit a copy of the electrical apprenticeship certificate prior to certification. Only those candidates who submit their certificates can be certified in order of standing on the eligible list to fill existing vacancies. The certificate may be attached to the on-line application at the time of filing; or e-mailed to [email protected] with the subject line “Certification - Wastewater Treatment Electrician 5615”; or mailed to: Personnel Department, 700 E. Temple Street, Room 235, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

2. Cal/OSHA Regulations and Department Regulations require the wearing of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) under hazardous and emergency conditions. Therefore, as a condition of employment, all employees in this class must ensure they are free from certain types of facial hair and medical conditions so that a SCBA can be worn safely.

3. A valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of filing. Applicants will be disqualified and not 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.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. 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.

Application will only be accepted on the dates listed below:

Filing Period 2: 8/15/26 - 8/31/26

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 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 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.

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