Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character. To better support complex projects, Helix Electric has a need for an Electrical Trainee. Duties & Scope • Assist with assembly, installation, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment and wiring systems in commercial and residential settings. • Prepares work area for installation of equipment. • Installs or assists with installation of electrical components. • Connects wiring and equipment as per code and job specification. • Operates equipment only if trained and certified to operate. (Note: Powder activated tools, and JLG lifts and other operations that may require certification and training before operating). • Sets up and operates tools such as hydraulic benders, power threaders, power pullers and cable vacuum systems. • Learning or be able to read blueprints and electrical drawings and install as specified. • Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances per drawings or plans. • Secure and lock up equipment after use. • A proven track record of delivering safe projects on schedule and within budget. • Excellent working knowledge of the Building Codes. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Assist with complex electrical installations in a fast-paced and fast-production environment. • Be proficient in type NM (Romex) and/or MC wiring methods is a plus. • Work from all type ladders (step ladders up to 14', "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders and carry and relocate up to 12' step ladder by oneself. • Employee's personal weight and personal tools cannot exceed weight limit of ladder (Class 1-250 lbs., Class 1A-300 lbs.). Physical Demands • Job requires wo Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow. • Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves always), respirator when required. • Able to work 8-10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime, and night shifts as required. • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, including crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, able to routinely lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds and pushing and pulling of objects is required. • Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers. • Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job. The starting hourly base pay for this role is between USD $33 - $41/hour. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits. Helix Electric provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following: • Medical Plans • Dental Plans • Vision Plan • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • Accident Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance • Hospital Insurance • Pet insurance • 401(k) Plan with Match • Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot • Tax Savings Accounts – FSA, HSA, DCFSA and CSA • Tuition Reimbursement • Scholarships
See More Details >>TYPE OF RECRUITMENT We encourage applications from anyone! EXAM NUMBER Y6480J FIRST DAY OF FILING Applications will be accepted starting, April 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM, PT The application filing period will begin on April 10, 2025, at 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 candidates. No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a meaningful role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care. DEFINITION: Heads an electrical section comprised of eight to thirty journey-level and sub-journey-level positions; or is first assistant to a higher level electrician supervisor in charge of an electrical section. Plans, assigns, supervises and inspects the work of electricians, other skilled craft workers, apprentices and helpers in the installation, alteration and repair of electrical wiring systems and equipment. Lays out jobs and estimates labor and material requirements. Advises superiors concerning specifications for electrical wiring systems and equipment in construction and alteration projects performed under contract. Determines work means and methods. Coordinates work activities with other crafts or operating units. Ensures that code requirements, safety regulations and safe work practices are followed. Makes rough sketches of jobs showing gauges, measurements and materials to be used. Makes periodic inspections of existing electrical wiring systems and equipment. Orders and maintains stock of materials and supplies. Supervises the maintenance of tools and equipment. Supervises the maintenance of work records. Drives automotive equipment as needed to and from work sites, in order to transport the necessary tools, equipment, and materials required to perform the job.REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: Three (3) years of journey-level* experience in the installation, alteration and repair of commercial and industrial electrical wiring systems and equipment. • 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. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. A City of Los Angeles Regulation 4 Certificate may be required for testing Life/Safety systems in County buildings located within the city limits of Los Angeles. Life/Safety systems are defined as: fire alarms, automatic-closing fire assemblies, elevator recall, fire suppression, and emergency power systems. PHYSICAL CLASS III - MODERATE: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: VISION: Keen color perception. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: • Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the minimum requirements. EXAMINATION CONTENT: An evaluation of experience based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. The passing score for the assessment is 70%. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. 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. 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 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. Please refer to their website for updated information https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator. 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. We are 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. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Eric Sanchez, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE (800) 735-2922 TELETYPE PHONE (800) 899-4099 ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-5208
See More Details >>JOB ANNUAL SALARY $116,760 (flat rated)NOTE: Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Signal Systems Electrician performs skilled technical work and may act as a lead for and work with a signal construction or signal systems crew installing, repairing, maintaining, and modifying electric and microprocessor based traffic signal control devices and video and computer communications systems. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician, which provides experience or training in electrical or electronic control work; orTwo years of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Signal Systems Electrician with the City of Los Angeles or two years of full-time paid experience performing electrical or electronics control work. Both require 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in electrical or electronic technology, such as Basic Electrical and Electronics Theory, Solid State Devices and Circuitry, Digital Electronics, and Microprocessors and Microcomputers from an accredited college or trade school; orFour years of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles and completion of the educational requirement specified in Requirement #2.Completion of the Electrical Training Institute (administered by IBEW) – Intelligent Transportation Systems Program and one year of journey level experience in Traffic Signal Systems; or Possession of a valid State of California Electrician Certification; or Successful completion of the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Level III.Successful completion of a military electrician or electronics course of 24 weeks or longer may be substituted for the educational requirement specified in Requirement #2.PROCESS NOTES Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must attach a copy of their Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing. A copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If a copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further in this examination.Applicants filing under Requirement #2 or Requirement #3 must list the school name and location, course titles, number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions Section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.A valid California driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).A valid California Class B driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles is required prior to the completion of the six month probationary period. Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1.A Rubber Tired Tractor B Operator’s license and a Hydrocrane Operator’s license may be required for some positions. Prior to appointment to these positions, candidates must submit the appropriate licenses and a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts annotated with the qualifying coursework to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in the following area. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions. A valid state certified Crane Operator Certification. NOTE: The copy of the certification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy of the certification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further for positions requiring the certification. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Equipment Operation; Mechanical Aptitude; Interpersonal Skills; Electrical Understanding, including knowledge of: electrical principles and concepts such as Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Law; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: traffic control and safety standards for pedestrian and vehicular traffic as required by the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH); safety procedures and equipment required when working with or around medium and high voltage electrical equipment; ladder safety requirements as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: specifications and standards related to wiring, grounding, loop installation, pole use, and mounting of signal heads as required by the Standard Specification for Public Works Construction Manual and Special Provisions and Standard Drawings for Installation and Modification of Traffic Signals; the standards and requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) including wiring color codes, wire sizes, and types of connectors, cables, and conductors used in signal work; hand, power, and pneumatic tools, measuring devices, and boom accessories used to install, construct, maintain, and repair traffic signal equipment; tools and methods used for splicing wires; the functions and proper installation of peripheral devices such as loop sensors, AC/DC isolators, and railroad and bus preemption modules; digital data interconnect systems including the Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control (ATSAC) system and the operation, design, and function of modems, data scopes, conditioned data lines, transmission impairment measurement sets, and bit error rate test sets; types, uses, and functions of electrical test equipment; the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) symbols, standards, and terminology for traffic signal devices; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Signal Systems Electrician. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) 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 on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 and THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 and THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-test will be administered between TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html. Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES: This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.You may take the Signal Systems Electrician multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Signal Systems Electrician multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.Based on City Policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.Notice: If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON ANINTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERFor additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Los Angeles typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with 40,670 in California, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $1,518 per week in Los Angeles, with an annual overtime average of $48,576. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
