HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER
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HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER
Salary
$55,875.36 - $67,554.72 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
I6051B-HE
Department
BEACHES AND HARBORS
Opening Date
07/09/2026
Description
Benefits
Questions
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 toEDL-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.cominbox.
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.
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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
Tele@type Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Tele@type Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone tele@type equipment may leave messages by calling the tele@type phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 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).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\PPG\115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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CANDIDATE COMMUNICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
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I have read and understand the instructions above.
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LICENSE REQUIREMENT:Indicate the California Commercial Driver's License you possess. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. A copy of your valid license must be attached at the time of application or emailed toEDL-DBH_RecruitmentandClassification@bh.lacounty.govwithin 7 calendar days of submitting your application.
None
Class "A" Driver License
Class "B" Driver License
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:General Information:
This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the Heavy Truck Driver position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies:1. Professional/Technical Expertise -- Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Operation: General, safe operation of dump trucks, water trucks, diesel/CNG tractor-trailer combinations, auxiliary motors, and/or heavy rubber tire/track equipment while obeying applicable rules and regulations to sufficiently perform the routine functions of the job.2. Professional/Technical Expertise -- Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance: Includes proper techniques (e.g., checking gauges and dials, using proper fluids) and utilization of hand tools (e.g., screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, spanners, utility knives, breaker bars, grease guns, pressure washers) when inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and cleaning heavy vehicle and equipment.3. Professional/Technical Expertise -- Transportation and Driving Regulations: Includes pertinent provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and California's Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT) Program regulations, Hours of Service Rules, pertaining to Class A and/or B Drivers and other related Federal, State, County, and local laws and regulations.
I understand the above information and instructions
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How many years offull-timeverifiable experience do you possess in operating* heavy vehicles***as a regular part of your duties?
*Full-time experience is defined as: an average of 40 hours a week.
**Operating is defined as: transporting and hauling materials, supplies, equipment, and work crew(s) in various conditions.
**A heavy vehicle: must include a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) of at least 10,000 pounds .
I do not possess this experience.
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 1 year and 6 months
1 year and 6 months to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years or more
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In the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates you obtained this experience, and a brief description of your work related to this question. If you have no experience, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
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Which of the following @type(s) ofheavy vehicles and/or equipmentdo you havefull-timeexperienceoperatingas a regular part of your duties? (Select all that apply)
*A heavy vehicle or equipment: must include a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) of at least 10,000 pounds .
**Full-time experience is defined as: an average of 40 hours a week.
Bobtail or straight truck(s)
Dump truck(s)
Water truck(s)
Trailer(s)/combination vehicle(s)/track equipment (e.g., loader, heavy rubber tire, flatbed/tilt trailer)
I do not possess this experience.
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In the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates you obtained this experience, and ONE (1) example that briefly describes your experience operating each vehicle and/or equipment as selected above. If you have no experience in any of the above options, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
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Which of the following have you conductedfull-timefor at least one year and six months as part of your duties in inspecting and/or maintainingheavy vehicle(s) and/or equipment*?(Select all that apply)
*Full-time experience is defined as: an average of 40 hours a week.
**A heavy vehicle or equipment: must include a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) of at least 10,000 pounds .
Regularly conducting pre- and post-trip inspections (e.g., checking tire pressure, oils, leaks, and brakes)
Cleaning vehicles and equipment (e.g., washing windows, removing debris)
Performing routine maintenance (e.g., adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, changing lightbulbs; lubricating equipment)
Reporting mechanical defects (e.g., completing documents and inspection forms, discrepancies)
I do not possess this experience.
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In the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates you obtained this experience, and ONE (1) example that briefly describes your experience inspecting and/or maintaining heavy vehicle(s) and/or equipment as selected above. If you have no experience in any of the above options, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
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Which of the following @type(s) of terrain do you havefull-time experience*driving commercial vehicle(s) through as part of your duties? (Select all that Apply)
*Full-time experience is defined as: an average of 40 hours a week.
Urban areas (e.g., high density traffic, bridges)
Inclement weather (e.g., snow, ice, rain, fog)
Mountain roads (e.g., steep grades, sharp turns)
Off-road (e.g., mud, sand, uneven surfaces, slopes)
I do not possess this experience.
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In the textbox below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates you obtained this experience, and ONE (1) example that briefly describes your experience driving commercial vehicle(s) through each @type of terrain as selected above. If you have no experience in any of the above options, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
Required Question
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