Heavy Truck Driver

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking qualified and committed individuals to fill emergency Heavy Truck Driver vacancies. This recruitment is conducted under an emergency order to address persistent staffing shortages that threaten the delivery of essential public services. 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 the initial work period, performance will be assessed and weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment. The Department of Beaches and Harbors is specifically looking to fill these vacancies to stabilize critical services and accelerate hiring in high-need areas.

Requirements

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.
A valid California Class B Driver License is required.
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 be attached at the time of application or emailed to [email protected] within 7 calendar days of submitting your application.

Nice To Haves

Some positions may require a valid California Class A Driver license or a special endorsement to drive assigned vehicles.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Pulls 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.