UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC 3812 (REV 10/2/25)

The City of Los Angeles (CA)•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

An Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic constructs, maintains, and repairs underground ducts, maintenance holes, and vaults. All entry-level positions are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Commission Rule 5.30. An Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic must successfully complete an extensive on-the-job and classroom training program within twenty-four (24) months in order to receive an appointment to a regular Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic journey-level position. Trainees receive extensive classroom training as well as on the job training as an Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic Trainee. Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic Trainees are required to utilize various tools and equipment while working in a confined area of an underground vault, do heavy manual labor, climb ladders, install trench shoring, navigate around trench jacks in confined areas, and operate jackhammers and other pneumatic tools.

Requirements

One year of full-time paid experience as a Maintenance Laborer, Maintenance and Construction Helper, or Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles; or
One year full-time paid experience in maintenance and construction work; or
One year of full-time paid experience as a Utility Pre-Craft Trainee with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, with: six months in the Underground Construction Mechanic trade, or working on a district crew in Power Distribution overhead and underground, or with Water Distribution, or
One year full-time paid experience in maintenance and construction work while in the United States Armed Forces.
A valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required within 30 days of appointment.
A valid Class B driver's license with a restriction of "Automatic Transmission Only" and a valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles is required at the time of appointment to a journey-level Underground Distribution Construction Mechanic position.