HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :

Open Competitive-Emergency

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED

Applications will be accepted Friday, July 10, 2026, at 8 a.m. (PT) - until the needs of the department are met.

EXAM NUMBER :

I6051B-HE

The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has authorized Hiring as an Emergency under Civil Service Rule 13.04 in response to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (McKinnor), which requires the County to report on high vacancy rates and recruitment efforts. This action supports a Countywide strategy to address persistent staffing shortages that threaten the delivery of essential public services. We are looking for qualified and committed individuals to help strengthen the County workforce and ensure residents continue to receive critical support. If you are looking for a new opportunity where your work will make an immediate impact, this may be the role for you.

The Department of Beaches and Harbors is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Heavy Truck Driver vacancies related to the effort to stabilize critical services and accelerate hiring in high-need areas.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Heavy Truck Driver.

Essential Job Functions

• Drives heavy trucks hauling materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Drives oil trucks equipped for spraying oil or bituminous emulsions on road surfaces, water trucks, and other types of tank vehicles.
• Operates accessory equipment such as pumps, winches, snowplows, etc.
  
• Transports work crews, materials, tools, and equipment to job locations and may participate in the work of a crew or assist in their supervision.
  
• Inspects trucks to ensure conformance with safety regulations and practices and that they are properly serviced; performs routine preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs and adjustments to truck and reports mechanical defects.
  
• Loads and unloads trucks and may participate in the storing or moving of materials in warehouses or other buildings.
  
• Ensures that truck is checked for preventive maintenance and repair and serviced.
  
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
  
• Pull small trailer-mounted equipment such as generators, compressors, cement mixers, toolboxes, etc., as needed.
  
• Drives combination trucks with trailer units of 6,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or more, as needed
  

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
One year of full-time experience* driving trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of at least 10,000 pounds, including experience in the operation of trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of at least 26,001 pounds.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class B Driver License** is required to perform job-related essential functions. Some positions may require a valid California Class A Driver license or a special endorsement to drive assigned vehicles.

PHYSICAL CLASS 4 - ARDUOUS:
This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Full-time experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week. Prorated part-time experience will be accepted. **To get credit for your valid California Class B or A driver license, a picture of your valid license must by attached at the time of application or emailed to EDL-DBH_RecruitmentandClassification@bh.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of submitting your application.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
May be scheduled to workdays, nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on operational needs.

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.

Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Note that some test invitations may be sent outside of the NeoGov system, meaning they would not appear in your governmentjobs.com inbox.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.

It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling.

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 to the exam analyst.


SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

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. Check the website for updated information at: https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator/ .

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 or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): T he 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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities 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.

______________________________________________________________________________
Department Contact Name: Erendira "Elena" Wilson
Department Contact Phone: (424) 526-7810
Department Contact Email: EDL-DBH_RecruitmentandClassification@bh.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: ( 424) 526-7809
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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