TRANSPORTATION TRUCK HELPER
County of Los AngelesEXAM 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. Essential Job Functions 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 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. Additional Information 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 R…