Assistant Communications Cable Worker

DUTIES

An Assistant Communications Cable Worker assists in the installation, splicing, termination, maintenance, changing, removal, location of trouble, and repair of overhead, underground, and inside plant fiber optic and paired copper communications cables, lines, and appurtenant equipment including telephone, data, alarm, carrier, telemetry, and control circuits contained within these cables and lines; and works in a self-dependent manner on routine tasks.

• One year of full-time paid experience in the installation, maintenance, splicing or repair of communication, control, or power cables; or
• Completion of a certificate program in cable installation and maintenance from an accredited college or trade school; or
• One year of full-time paid experience in the installation, maintenance, splicing or repair of communication, control, or power cables in the United States Military (typically, this work is performed in the United States Military when working on communications equipment and circuits); or
• Completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in electronics and/or telecommunications from an accredited college or trade school; or
• Completion of eight months as a Utility Pre-Craft Trainee (UPCT) with the LADWP performing duties as a helper in an electrical trade.

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025.

• Examination Weight:
  Multiple-Choice Test.
• The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored online.
• Candidates invited to participate in the online multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e‑mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test online. It is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 and MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025.
• Based on City policy, before being hired in this position, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol‑screening test.

• A valid Class B driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are required at the time of appointment.
• Candidates must have good color vision.
• Active United States Military personnel may file for this examination; however, they cannot be appointed until they have completed their military service and have been discharged with satisfactory performance.
• Applicants must provide proof of qualifying coursework if they wish to expedite the process.

• All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.
• Employees are entitled to overdue benefits, subject to applicable City policies.
• City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and other protected classes in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• The compensation for the position is $92,832 to $115,341.
• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range may change; confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting an offer.
• Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in lower pay grade positions.