STREET LIGHTING ELECTRICIAN 3811 (C) (REVISED 06/03/26)

City of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Los Angeles is seeking a Street Lighting Electrician to lead a crew responsible for the construction and repair of electrolier street lighting systems. A valid California Class B driver's license and DMV medical certificate are required at filing.

The position requires at least two years of related experience, with preference for background in high voltage street lighting circuitry and related maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• Valid CA Class B driver's license and DMV medical certificate required at filing.
• Two years of full-time paid experience in street lighting construction/maintenance at appropriate level.
• Commercial driving history may be reviewed before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew engaged in construction and repair of electrolier street lighting systems.

Skills

Valid Class B driver's license

DMV medical certificate

Team leadership

Tools

Megger

Ammeter

Fuses

Circuit breakers

Job description

DUTIES

$116,740 (flat rated)

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 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.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• A valid Class B driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and a valid medical certificate approved by the DMV is required at the time of filing; and
• 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.

PROCESS NOTES

• 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.
• Applicants must attach a copy of their valid California Class B driver’s license and valid medical certificate to the on-line application at the time of filing. The driver’s license and medical certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the driver’s license and medical certificate are attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, they will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted their driver’s license and medical certificate. Applicants who fail to submit their driver’s license and medical certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.
• Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles Section 1808.1 prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment 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).

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

In Accordance With Charter Section 1010 (b) And Civil Service Rule 5.31, Selective Certification Will Be Used For Some Positions That Require Special Skills And/or Training. Only Persons Possessing The Following Specific Experience At The Time Of Filing May Be Considered For Appointment To Fill Such Positions:

• One year of experience in the repair and maintenance of high voltage street lighting circuitry.

Civil Service Rule 4.2

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 this period's selection process.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight: 100%

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.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://personnel.lacity.gov/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Street Lighting Electrician.

Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line.

It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of Monday, August 10, 2026 to Friday, August 21, 2026.

NOTES

• This examination is based on a validation study.
• Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.
• The incumbents of some positions in this class may be required to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine their eligibility for continued employment in this class.
• 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.
• 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.
• A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
• 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.
• Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service will be added to the weighted test score of each candidate.
• You may take the Street Lighting Electrician interview only once every 18 months.

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, 4.23 as applicable and within the required timeframe; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

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 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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