MEDIUM TRUCK DRIVER

Job Description

Position/Program Information



FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER

36049A-FR

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. (PT).
All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, to be accepted.

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 Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Medium Truck Driver 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 Medium Truck Driver.

Essential Job Functions

• Picks up and delivers furniture, equipment, produce, and supplies between County facilities, including institutions, camps, warehouses, offices, branch libraries, and recreational areas.
• Transports work crews, materials, tools, and equipment to job locations and may participate in or assist in supervising the work of a crew.
• Hauls gravel, sand, soil, and other materials.
• Operates accessory equipment such as pumps, winches, snowplows, etc.
• Inspects trucks to ensure conformance with safety regulations and practices and that they are properly serviced; performs routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs and adjustments to truck and reports mechanical defects.
• Loads and unloads trucks driven and may participate in the storing or moving of materials in warehouses or other buildings.
• Ensures that truck is checked and serviced for preventive maintenance and repair.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Pulls small trailer-mounted equipment such as generators, compressors, cement mixers, toolboxes, etc.
• May occasionally drive heavy single-unit trucks with a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds or combination truck units with trailers of 6,000 pounds GVWR or more.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY :

One (1) year of full-time experience driving trucks of 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)* or more.

LICENSE :
A valid California unrestricted Class “B” Driver License with airbrake and tank endorsements is required to perform job-related essential functions.

A valid California unrestricted Class “A” Driver License with airbrake and tank endorsement may be required for some positions.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :

LICENSE INFORMATION :
* In order to receive credit for the required license with endorsements, you must include a legible copy of your driver license at the time of filing or email it to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the last day of filing.

Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their 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.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
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:
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.

Additional Information

MEDICAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION :
This position/recruitment requires a medical examination. Qualified candidates must meet this requirement at the time of appointment. Conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if these criteria are not met.
AVAILABLE SHIFT :

Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Michelle.Herrera-Gomez@fire.lacounty.gov , Fire- Examination@fire.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , noreply@governmentjobs.com , and the domain @fire.lacounty.gov t o your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You 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. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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Closing Date/Time: 11/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific