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

DUTIES

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;
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 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.
• Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026 TO THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Examination Weight: Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.