POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN HELPER II

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

C7247V

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

FILING PERIOD

We will begin accepting applications on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

NO OUT OF CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING.

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment.

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Essential Job Functions

A Power Equipment Technician Helper II is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential functions.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and minor repair on automobile, medium/heavy-duty vehicles, and off-road construction equipment.
• Lubricate and change oil fluids, repack wheel bearings, service automatic transmissions.
• Repair and replace tires, balances wheels.
• Replace hoses, belts, batteries, alternators, and light assemblies.
• Repair/replace brakes including grinding of drums, the replacing of linings and overhauling of brake cylinders.
• Test/diagnose vehicles, including medium/heavy-duty and off-road construction equipment with tools such as on-board and hand-held diagnostic computers or compression gauges.
• Assist journey level technicians in the repair and services for automobile, medium/heavy-duty and off-road construction equipment.
• Document work order comments in fleet maintenance system to illustrate the services/repairs performed.
• Keep work order records, equipment tests/services, and related compliance records for work performed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area and environment,
  Test drive vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Two (2) years of experience assisting in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. -OR-
Eighteen (18) months of experience assisting in the maintenance and repair of vehicles- AND- Completion of 600 hours of instruction in automotive repair courses in an accredited high school, college, the Armed Forces of the United States, or other recognized school will be accepted for six months of the required experience. *

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

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
A valid California Class A or B Driver License may be required to perform job-related essential duties.

LICENSE INFORMATION:
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her 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.

*Applicants who expect to qualify through the completion of 600 hours of instruction in automotive repair courses MUST attach a copy of their transcripts or certificate showing proof of the completed 600 hours of instruction to the application or within five (5) business days from filing. Applications submitted without the required transcripts or certificate will be rejected as incomplete.

If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email them to sstewart@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days from filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the email.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:

PART I : A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at 50%, assessing:

• Achievement
• Responsibility
• Safety Orientation
• Thoroughness
• Following Instructions
• Mechanical Comprehension

MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

PART II: An evaluation of training and experience, weighted 50%, assessing:

• Professional Technical Knowledge of:
  • Repair and Modification Methods, Principles, and Techniques
  • Equipment/Tools
  • Safety
  • Federal, State and Local Automotive Standards/Regulations

Customer Service Using Technology Problem Solving Decision Making

CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORES FOR PART I AND PART II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, please email TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov You will be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the register of eligible candidates accordingly.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County Public Works as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
Important Notes:

• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Apply online only by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Sheenia Stewart
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: sstewart@dpw.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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