EXAM NUMBER C6063A FILING PERIOD

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, October 06, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until, Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to be accepted.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from anyone. Why Work For Us? With almost 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 39 diverse departments and over 2,100 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, 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 OR WITHHOLDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE WILL NEED TO BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING, AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.

Assists Transportation Truck Drivers in loading and unloading heavy construction equipment (e.g., tractors, cranes, excavators) and oversized or extra-heavy freight (e.g., structural steel, lumber, piling, heavy pipe). Operates heavy construction equipment onto and off trailers. Assists in rigging or other special winching jobs. Assists in performing minor maintenance work on trucks and equipment. Performs physically arduous work (e.g., climbing equipment and trailers up to 10 feet, lifting and carrying heavy materials over 25 pounds, securing loads, and maneuvering rigging equipment). Maintains work logs and records (e.g., working hours, vehicle usage, deliveries, materials transported, load securement activities). Interacts with various individuals (e.g., co-workers, supervisors, drivers, other government agencies, private sector vendors). Acts as a relief driver, as needed. For more information, please view the classification specification: Transportation Truck Helper .

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Six months of experience in loading, unloading or moving heavy construction materials or equipment, including experience in rigging or the use of a power winch.

LICENSE:

Some positions may require a valid California Class A Driver License and/or special endorsements to carry out essential functions. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must provide verification of their driver license and a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. 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.

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.

EXAMINATION CONTENT A

Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessment(s), weighted at 100% , assessing: Achievement Responsibility Safety Orientation Thoroughness Following Instructions

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT

(S)

ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE 70

%

OR HIGHER ON THE ASSESSMENT 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 applicants 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 . You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION

Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use the list to fill vacancies in Public Works as they occur.

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. SAltamirano@pw.lacounty.gov PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov klent@hr.lacounty.gov info@governmentjobs.com talentcentral@shl.com noreply@proctoru.com donot-reply@amcatmail.com 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 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.

NO SHARING USER ID, EMAIL 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 applicant'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 race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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Department Contact Name:

Sasha Altamirano Gonzalez 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