REFUSE TRUCK HELPER - Emergency Appointment Fire

Job Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive-Emergency-Fire

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED:
Applications will be accepted Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 8 a.m. (PT) - until the needs of the department are met.

EXAM NUMBER:
I6061H-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 Department of Beaches and Harbors is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Refuse Truck Helper 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.

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 Refuse Truck Helper.

Essential Job Functions

• Loads refuse from cans and other containers into packer trucks on regular pick-up schedules along County Beaches and other County properties.
• Carries cans from its permanent location, empties contents into a packer truck, and returns can to its original location.
• Removes trash, wood, sand, and debris from the beach and parking lots.
• Operates accessory equipment on packer trucks, such as hydraulic lifts, hydraulic rams, etc.
• Assists a Heavy Truck Driver in maintaining a packer truck by performing preventive maintenance, including lubrication, oil changes, etc.
• Maintains daily maintenance logs, safety inspection sheets, and writes accident reports, as needed.
• Cleans packer trucks.
• Assists in emptying contents of a truck at dump sites.
• Assists in replacing trash cans on the beach, in parking lots, and in access ways; also assists in removing stockpiles from various beach sites.
• May occasionally drive a packer truck or a flat bed and dump truck.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
No training or experience is required.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C driver license* is required to perform job-related essential functions. Either a valid California Class A or B driver license* must be obtained prior to completion of the six (6) month probationary period.

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:
*To get credit for your valid California Class A, B, or C driver license, a picture of your valid license must by attached at the time of application or emailed to EDL-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 Neo Gov system, meaning they would not appear in your governmentjobs.com inbox.

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): 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 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
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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