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Job Description
Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
FILING PERIOD
We will be accepting online applications from Friday, August 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, September 22, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT)
Applications must be received BEFORE 5:00 p.m. (PT) on September 22, 2025, to be accepted.
EXAM NUMBER
D6326A
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.
No withhold or out-of-class will be allowed for this posting. required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
WHY WORK FOR US?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Assists journey-level cement finishers in all phases of cement and concrete work.
Essential Job Functions
Assists in laying out work and constructing forms for structures such as curbs, gutters, culverts, slabs, steps, foundations and walls, driveways, and wheelchair ramps.
Pours and smoothes concrete to desired grade and contour; performs some finishing.
Participates in the work of excavating to grade and preparing soil for the pouring of concrete.
Operates a pneumatic pavement breaker.
Mixes concrete.
Keeps materials and equipment in serviceable condition.
Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience in cement and concrete work.
DRIVER LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related functions.
For positions that require driving, successful applicants must acquire and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not submit 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 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.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Structured Oral Interview: This will be a virtual online recorded interview, weighted 100% of your total score and will evaluate your experience working with cement and concrete, including site preparation, mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete, and the tools and equipment used.- The passing score for the interview is 70%.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout the department as they occur.
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.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
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Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information 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. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: Jesse Yee
Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5104
Department Contact Email: jyee@parks.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: ( 213) 427-6118
California Relay Services Phone: (800)735-2922
For detailed information, please click here
Closing Date/Time: 9/22/2025 5:00 PM Pacific - The passing score for the interview is 70%.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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