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POWER EQUIPMENT PAINTER

Salary

$83k

Location

Los Angeles County, California, United States

JobType

full-time

About the job

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About the role

About the Department

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EXAM NUMBER

C7000A

FILING PERIOD 

We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to be accepted. 

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from anyone. 

Why work for us?
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, Department of Public Works, the largest municipal public works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, the Department of 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!


For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.

If you have questions about working for LA County, including current open recruitments, tips on crafting a resume or acing an interview, career planning, or any other general information, please visit our website at: https://hr.lacounty.gov/.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and you believe qualifies you for this opportunity, please describe the out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of your application.

Position Duties

  • Prepares automobiles, trucks, and other power equipment bodies for painting by sanding, buffing, and preparing surfaces as necessary. 
  • Operates spray gun and other painting equipment by selecting proper nozzles and making necessary adjustments to the regulating valves to spray paints on body and chassis and other surfaces of power equipment.
  • Spot sprays repaired parts and areas, matching and blending paint colors and textures.
  • Adjusts and cleans spray guns and other painting equipment and maintains them in serviceable condition.
  • Applies stripes, decals, letters and numbers on various types of automobiles, trucks, and other power equipment.
  • Performs detailed inspections of surface preparation, paint application, the clear coat, and the final work product of equipment repaired by contract repair vendors.
  • Drives a County vehicle to various locations throughout the County including driving equipment to contracted repair vendors.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Power Equipment Painter Class Specifications

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION I: Completion of a recognized apprentice training program* of three years' duration in painting automotive or other power equipment** 

-OR-  

OPTION II: Four years of experience in painting automotive or other power equipment, one year of which must have been at the journey-level*** performing a full range of duties relating to the preparation of the surface to be painted and the operation of spray-painting equipment.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
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:

Keen color perception.

Assignments in this class require the use of respirators such as when preparing surfaces and painting surfaces of automobiles, trucks, and other power equipment bodies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*A recognized apprentice training program such as vocational schools, trade schools and community colleges. Examples of programs include: Inter-Industry Conference Auto Repair (I-CAR) and from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). 

 **Automotive and other power equipment include but not limited to Heavy Duty Trucks, and Offroad equipment such as Wheel loaders, Back Hoes, Bulldozers and trailers.

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

IF QUALIFIYING WITH OPTION I:  APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR RECOGNIZED APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAM CERTIFICATE BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING OR WITHIN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FILING THE APPLICATION. THE COPY OF THE RECOGNIZED APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAM CERTIFICATE MUST SHOW THE COMPLETION DATE.  CERTIFICATE WILL BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BEFORE BEING APPOINTED.

If you are unable to attach required documents with your application, please e-mail PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days by the last day of filing the application. Include your name, exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.  

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 HR-Exams Unit at: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov with the subject of "Power Equipment Painter C7000A" as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before the list is available.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Other Qualifications

EXAMINATION CONTENT
  
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:
  
PART I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at 55%, assessing:
 

  • Achievement
  • Responsibility
  • Professional Potential
  • Teamwork
  • Following Instructions

 
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
  
 PART II: An evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted at 45%, assessing:
 

  • Professional/Technical Knowledge of: 
    • Operation, maintenance, and safe transportation of power and/or painting equipment
    • Automobile painting fundamentals
    • Surface painting preparation techniques
    • Inspection criteria and quality control standards for painted surfaces
  • Safety and Security Awareness
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORE OF PARTS I AND II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST. 

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam. 

SCORES CANNOT BE GIVEN OVER THE TELEPHONE.

TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

* Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance." 

* Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests.

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. We will use the list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works as they occur. We may use an alternative banding method in line with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D)

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 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.


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.

                                                        
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.

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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Annette Weaver
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922  

About the company

Provides public services and healthcare to Los Angeles County residents.

Skills

spray gun
painting equipment
nozzles
regulating valves