HEAVY STATIONARY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Job Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from everyone.

FILING PERIOD:
The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified applicants.

EXAM NUMBER:
J7434B

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Essential Job Functions

Performs maintenance and repair of pump plant equipment, parts and components, or other related equipment.

Makes periodic inspections of and performs routine servicing, repair and major maintenance on emergency standby generators, and building fire water pumps.

Performs routine test runs of equipment and makes adjustments to operational and safety controls.

Manually checks and evaluates automatic pump equipment or other related equipment to prevent failures or operates pump equipment or other related equipment to ensure optimization of station outflow.

Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunction; determines nature and extent of repairs.

Determines when equipment must be taken off line and the need for a back-up unit.

Repairs, overhauls, and installs replacement diesel, propane, gasoline and natural gas internal combustion or turbine engine and drive shaft components of generator, pump and siren installations, including accessories such as cooling, oil and fuel systems, and block heaters.

Testing and troubleshoots, on a limited scale, malfunctions in low voltage electric control system and test circuits; using instruments such as relay testers, ammeters, voltmeter and ohmmeters, and other directly or indirectly related low voltage electrical equipment.

Keeps logs on equipment tests, service, maintenance, repairs, and operating time.

Works in confined spaces or in environment with hazardous materials, as required.

Uses protective clothing, respirators or other safety devices whenever necessary.

Drives a County shop truck in performance of duties; maintains tools and equipment.

Supervises helpers as assigned or coordinates repair or installation work with various craft personnel, as required.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Class Specifications | HEAVY STATIONARY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC | Class Spec Details .

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

OPTION I:
Completion of an apprentice training program for automotive mechanics* -AND- One year of experience in the maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, and repair of electric or electronic controlled engine driven equipment. Experience must have included the repair of both engine and control systems and must have included repair of diesel engines.

OPTION II:
Five years of experience in automotive equipment repair, one year of which must have been at the journey level** -AND- One year of experience in the maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, and repair of electric or electronic controlled engine driven equipment. Experience must have included the repair of both engine and control systems and must have included repair of diesel engines.

LICENSE(S)
A valid California Class C Driver License is required in order to carry out job-related essential functions. Applicants offered this position would be required to show proof of a driver license prior to appointment.

Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing. Out-of-state applicants will be required to obtain a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.

LICENSE INFORMATION
Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.

PHYSICAL CLASS
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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
* Applicants must submit a photocopy of the certificate of completion of an automotive mechanics apprenticeship training program WITH your online application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.

**Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.

Applicants must include detailed information specifically addressing journey level** experience on the application/resumes.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a structured interview assessing Applied Experience and Training, Troubleshooting, Work Safety, Attention to Detail, Working Independently, Planning and Organizing, Computer Knowledge, Interpersonal Skills, Verbal Communication and a Walk-through Performance Test weighted 100%.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff's Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible register.

VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Administrative Services Division, Facilities Services Bureau.

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

SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:

• use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

AVAILABLE SHIFT Any Shift

APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

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. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing.
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 you provide a valid email address. If you choose 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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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.
TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

NOTE: Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to [email protected] at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number and Exam Title on the faxed documents.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For applicants 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, EMAIL, 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 applicant's original application record.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
Teletype phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email: [email protected]

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