TRANSPORTATION TRUCK DRIVER - FIRE EMERGENCY

Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :


OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD :

Applications will be accepted beginning March 18, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through April 1, 2025, before 5:00 p.m. (PT)

EXAM NUMBER :

36054A-FR

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Transportation Truck Driver vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

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.

Before the end of 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 Transportation Truck Driver position.

DEFINITION:
Operates gas or diesel heavy truck and trailer units equipped with winches for transporting all types of heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, other earth moving equipment or over-sized or extra-heavy freight such as structural steel, lumber, piling and heavy pipe.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class have responsibility for the operation of transportation trucks with high-bed, low-bed, or tilt-bed trailers units that are equipped with winches for transportation of all types of heavy construction equipment including bulldozers and other earth moving equipment, and over-sized freight. Positions also have responsibility for assisting in the loading process by setting up skids, horses, and blocks; determining if the loads are properly balanced, lashed down, and flagged; and other work relating to the loading and unloading of freight loads.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates gas and/or diesel heavy trucks with trailer units by driving transportation trucks with high-bed, low-bed, or tilt-bed trailers with winch as well as dump trucks, helitenders, fuel tenders, heavy water tenders, etc.; loading/unloading fuel; hauling heavy equipment, operational and disabled fire department vehicles, and freight (e.g., bulldozers, fire engines, crew buses, loaders, backhoes, excavators, and Fire Department supplies/containers); observing best practices of driving, adhering to all laws of traffic, and using red lights and sirens when necessary to support Fire Department operations.
• Conducts inspection of trucks, trailers, helitenders, etc. by examining exterior, cab interior, engine compartment, undercarriage, tires, brake system, safety equipment, etc. to report identified defects to supervisor and/or mechanic, identify preventive maintenance needs, request repairs, and to confirm the safety of the vehicle and equipment during transport.
• Loads and unloads equipment from trailer by determining best location for loading/unloading; utilizing forklifts to load and unload freight, working with other Transportation Truck Drivers, equipment operators, and Fire Suppression Aids; chaining, securing, and unchaining equipment from trailer.
• Applies safety protocols when delivering heavy equipment, operational and disabled Fire Department vehicles, and freight for Fire Department operations.
• Plans route of transportation by communicating with the supervisor, on-duty equipment operator, and Fire Suppression Aids; reviewing maps; screening for traffic delays and detours; obtaining permits when needed to haul oversized (e.g., height, weight, and width) loads, and coordinating with pilot cars and escorts to establish the safest and most efficient course of travel.
• Participates in briefings by communicating with other truck drivers, unit supervisors, on-duty equipment operators, and Fire Suppression Aids. Provides input to the supervisor to determine staffing assignments, driving routes, and reporting structure in order to establish shift assignments and priorities.
• Prepares forms (e.g., apparatus checklist, and Bill of Lading Daily Sheet) by completing all required fields, tracking preventative maintenance schedule, identifying defects and repair needs, reporting findings, submitting paperwork to supervisor/mechanic, and filing all required paperwork in the appropriate logbook(s) to provide documentation required by vehicle code.
• Attends various Wildland Fire trainings by participating in classroom and practical training, passing standard examinations, and obtaining the required certifications to acquire a qualifications card and meet federal, state, and local agency requirements for performing work on emergency Wildland incidents.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
One (1) year of experience driving trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of at least 26,001 pounds, including experience in the loading and hauling of heavy construction equipment utilizing trailers with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating over 6,000 pounds.

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

You MUST meet the above requirements in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class IV - 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:
In order to receive credit for any required license(s), you must include a legible copy of the license(s) at the time of application filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of application filing. If you are unable to attach your document(s), you may email them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov . Failure to provide any required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, Exam Number and the Exam Title on the submitted document(s).

*Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :
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.

Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add cindy.delgado@fire.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE :
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part-time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.

AVAILABLE SHIFT :
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION :
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :
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 applicants 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. Refer to their website for more information: http://lacountylibrary.org

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.

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. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
Analyst Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Analyst Contact Email: cindy.delgado@fire.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 4/1/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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