COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AND LINE WORKER

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

W7818F

Type of Recruitment:

We welcome applications from anyone.

When to Submit Your Application:

The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until the needs of the Service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Withhold Information:

No withhold will be allowed.

Why work for us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

Who We Are:

The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $905 million and 2,158 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing and contracting. ISD's commitment is to provide Speed, Reliability, and Value.

Essential Job Functions

Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs communications antennas, wind deflectors, radio frequency reflectors, waveguides, raceways, and cables, and fabricates and assembles mounting hardware.

Performs structural maintenance of tall steel towers; occasionally erects small towers.

Installs, maintains, and repairs telephone poles, cross arms, pole fixtures, guy wires, and communications conductors.

Pulls, splices, and repairs underground communications cable up to 2700 pairs.

Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs underground duct systems, fiber optic cabling systems, and emergency communication systems.

Installs and maintains electrical service drops and occasionally repairs high-voltage power lines.

Trims trees around communications sites, equipment, and along communication lines.

Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites, including vehicles exceeding 26,000 lbs. GVW.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:

Option I: Completion of a recognized telephone or power line worker apprentice training program* of at least three years duration -AND- completion of the Competent Tower Climber and Rescuer certification from an OSHA approved / ANSI Z359 compliant training program. -OR-

Option II: Three years of experience in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of communications towers or power lines and equipment, one year of which must have been at the journey-level** -AND- completion of the Competent Tower Climber and Rescuer certification from an OSHA approved / ANSI Z359 compliant training program.

License:
A class B license is required to perform essential job-related functions.

A California Class B Driver License is required at the time of appointment. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant’s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

Physical Class:

IV - Arduous. Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Vision: Vision and color perception must be adequate to effectively and safely perform essential job-related functions.

Special Requirement Information:

*Applicants claiming successful completion of apprentice training program must attach a copy of their certificate of successful completion at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing and email the exam analyst at hvasquez@isd.lacounty.gov . We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. Apprenticeship training must be recognized by a national, global, or regional accrediting agency, the California State Department of Education, the California State Department of Labor Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Council for Private Post Secondary, and Vocational Education.

**Journey level experience is defined as possessing the required knowledge, skills, and training to perform a full-range and diversity of work independently. People at this level operate with fairly significant freedom from day-to-day supervision and need little or no guidance on such matters as selecting appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, locating appropriate regulations, or applying proper procedures to carry out work.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process:

If you meet the requirements, we will invite you to participate in a structured interview covering training, knowledge and experience, safety procedure and interpersonal skills weighted at 100%. You must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.
VACANCY INFORMATION :
The vacancies are located at 12441 Osborne St, Pacoima, CA 91331.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that a valid email address is provided. If choosing to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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Contact us:

Exam Number: W7818F

Department Contact Name: Hugo Vasquez

Department Contact Phone: (323) 881-3670

Department Contact Email: hvasquez@isd.lacounty.gov

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone:(323) 267-3432
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone:(800) 897-0077

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