What are the responsibilities and job description for the FUEL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN position at County of Los Angeles?
We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (PT)
All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to be accepted.
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Performs inspections of aboveground and underground storage equipment facilities by visually inspecting the systems, examining monitor histories, and verifying alarm status.
Conducts preventative maintenance, repair, and testing of dispensing systems and devices; checks for proper placement of leak detectors and sensors, and ensures proper working condition; installs and tests mechanical line/leak detectors.
Troubleshoots minor electrical, electronic, mechanical, and plumbing issues with malfunctioning equipment; repairs and/or replaces equipment such as circuit boards, electrical conduits, fuel dispensers, fuses, hoses, motors and pumps, nozzles, vapor recovery systems, and water and air lines.
Responds to minor fuel spills, overfills, equipment malfunctions, and other problems associated with the operation of the aboveground and underground storage equipment system(s).
Maintains record of inspections, maintenance histories, recommendations, and test compliance records; documents and tracks all problems and service requests in the site log books.
Maintains and reviews the alarm history report or log to verify that each alarm situation was documented and responded to appropriately; maintains all documents describing actions taken in response to alarm conditions.
Inspects containers and containment areas for the presence of debris, hazardous substances, or water; checks monitoring equipment in such areas to ensure that leaks are detected at the earliest opportunity.
Monitors facility operations and storage sites to ensure compliance with established departmental policies and procedures, as well as guidelines established by the California Code of Regulations; monitors equipment for any abnormalities and ensures they meet compliance regulations set forth by local agencies such as the Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Department of Public Works, the State of California Water Resources Control Board, and the fire departments; ensures facilities meet upgrades and new compliance requirements, when applicable.
Verifies that required testing and maintenance for aboveground and underground storage equipment systems have been completed; maintains documentation of such action.
Contacts vendors to coordinate periodic inspection and testing of equipment; receives information from vendors regarding updated equipment specification sheets and training provided by equipment manufacturers.
Verifies that facility employees have received appropriate training; maintains records of such training.
Provides technical training to facility employees in the proper operation and maintenance of underground storage tank systems, including but not limited to proper protocol and methods of operation; the operation of the underground storage tank system in a manner consistent with the facility's best management practices; the facility employees' role with regard to monitoring equipment as specified in the facility's monitoring plan; the proper alarm and emergency procedures; the facility's response plan; and the name of the contact person(s) for emergencies and monitoring equipment alarms.
Performs maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and tools used in recreational activities, park maintenance, hospitals and institutions, fueling systems, kitchen facilities, custody facilities, and other miscellaneous activities, as required.
Travels to Departmental facilities not reachable by public transportation to conduct onsite inspections, repairs, and maintenance.
For more information, please view the classification specification: Fuel Equipment Technician.REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFYThree years of experience performing journey-level* maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and tools used in construction or repair of underground storage equipment and related dispensing systems.
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions 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.
CERTIFICATE
Applicant shall possess, or obtain by date of appointment, and maintain the following current certificates issued by the International Code Council (ICC):
California Underground Storage Tank Service Technician
Vapor Recovery System Repair
During employment, incumbent shall maintain a current Confined Space Training certification approved by the State of California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA).
During employment, incumbent shall obtain and maintain specific manufacturers' fuel systems certifications within 6 months of the completion of manufacturers' training.
Some assignments in this class require the use of respirators such as when working in confined spaces or in an environment with hazardous materials.
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.
Physical Class IV - Arduous: Will be required for assignments that require frequent lifting of objects over 25 pounds in the maintenance and repair of equipment and tools.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*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.
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 used 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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Credit will be given to applicants who possess DESIRABLE qualifications and indicate so on their employment application at the time of filing.
- Experience beyond the requirements performing journey-level maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and tools used in construction or repair of underground storage equipment and related dispensing systems.
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
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 sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org as soon as possible, so if you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before the list is available.
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation
The list of successful applicants developed from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Administrative Services Division, Facilities Services Bureau.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 Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
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 of 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.
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NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF 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: Candidates 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 sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing.
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, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application 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.
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Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org
Salary : $69,246 - $83,721