Thank you for your interest in careers at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).
Our most current job openings are listed every Friday on our website JoinLADWP.com.
To learn more about specific jobs at LADWP, please view our Recruitment Videos and Women in Skilled Craft Videos.
Recruitment Newsletter
Sign up for LADWP’s recruitment newsletter to be notified about current and upcoming job openings.
Below is a Career Resource Toolkit with documents that can be downloaded directly from this page:
Civil Service Process and Hiring Timeline
The Civil Service Process and Hiring Timeline provides an overview of the hiring process timeline for most positions.
For more information regarding the civil service hiring process, please view the following video.
LADWP Job Flyer
The LADWP Job Flyer will help you locate jobs that have an application period that is “Open Now” as well as jobs that are “Upcoming.” It also provides information on how to locate a list of all jobs so you can review them and subscribe to be notified once the application period for a particular job opens.
Categorized Job Flyer
The Categorized Job Flyer serves as a valuable resource for identifying job opportunities aligned with your interests and qualifications across various categories. Each job listed provides essential details including salary, duties, minimum qualifications, and the selection process (testing information) in its accompanying job bulletin.
To access downloadable version, click on the “Categorized Job Flyer” PDF button below and follow the instruction on the bottom right-side of page 2 to go to the search website. Next, enter the 4-digit classification code “#” from the “Categorized Job Flyer” associated with the job in the search bar. To stay informed about the opening of application periods for desired jobs, click the “Subscribe” button in the job bulletin and complete the requested information.
Alternatively, to access the online version, click on the “Job Classifications at LADWP” button below.
Please refer to the "LADWP Job Flyer" section above for a comprehensive overview of current open positions in the "Open Now" section and upcoming opportunities in the "Upcoming" section.
Benefits of Working at LADWP
The Benefits of Working at LADWP sheet provides an insight into all the great benefits LADWP offers including a Pension for retirement, a Tuition Reimbursement program, as well as Flexible Work Schedule and Paid Time Off, amongst others.
Utility Pre-Craft Training Program (UPCT) and Utility Worker Program (UWP)
The Utility Pre-Craft Training Program (UPCT) and the Utility Worker Program (UWP) are great opportunities through our Union, IBEW Local 18, with the potential of leading to a permanent position. Please make sure to review the information on the flyers for the program details.
Introduction to Electricity Course
The Introduction to Electricity course is self-paced, online and usually takes between 4.5 to 6 months to complete. Make sure to read the FAQ portion of the document carefully.
a. There are six job classifications (aka job/position titles) listed below that have the successful completion of this course listed as one of the requirements to apply.
b. You can find and review the job bulletins for the below positions using the information in the FAQ portion of the Introduction to Electricity document:
• Electrical Mechanic
• Electric Station Operator
• Electrical Craft Helper
• Electrical Repairer
• Steam Plant Assistant
• Electric Meter Setter (the course provides partial time credit
only)
Please note that completion of the “Introduction to Electricity” course (and receiving a certificate of completion) may fulfill some or all of the prerequisite requirements for applying for specific jobs (listed above) with the City of Los Angeles but does not guarantee a job. Read the job bulletin for each of the above jobs to see how this course fulfills the specific requirements for each.
Access more career information, including information on Engineering Recruitment and LADWP Internships, at JoinLADWP.com in the “Additional Information on” section.