Public Works Laborer, Temporary / Emergency Appointment Homelessness
Public Works Laborer, Temporary / Emergency Appointment Homelessness
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- TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCYWe will be accepting online applications from June 11 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until June:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on June 25 2025 to be accepted.
EXAM NUMBER: C5922Q-EALos Angeles County Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Public Works Laborer Temporary vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.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 ongoing temporary 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 appointment to Public Works Laborer Temporary. Candidates who complete at least 120 working days (960 hours) of satisfactory service with the County of Los Angeles as a Public Works Laborer Temporary are eligible to be considered for Public Works Laborer Temporary positions. There is no guarantee of permanent appointment after the 120 (960 hours) working days. Essential Job Functions
Flood Control:
- Performs sluicing booming and removal of debris at debris dams and reservoirs.
- Performs construction maintenance and guniting work on steep slopes irregular surfaces dam abutments debris basins dam ways levees etc. as part of rappel crew.
- Employs shovels axes chains and handsaws to clear brush trees shrubs and other vegetation or obstruction from flood control channels.
- Locates and injects sealing material into cracks chips out and repairs spalled areas of concrete and performs any and all operations required to remove and patch eroded areas of channels including replacement of reinforcing steel.
- Operates diversion structures that control dispersal of water from channels and basins into spreading grounds in accordance with directions from the Stormwater Engineering Division.
- Opens and closes gates to control flow and depth of water; clears trash racks and inlets of debris; takes water samples and measures amount of sediment for allowable parts per million.
- Inspects cleans and repairs pumping station sumps sub-drain vaults and pumping plant outlets.
- Performs a variety of tasks required to operate and maintain salt water intrusion barriers such as the removal inspection repair and replacement of Ball Baily Clay and 4-way valves.
- Inspects safety equipment such as safety belts oxygen deficiency and explosive gas detection meters flashlights and protective clothing to ensure that these are present in the quantities required and in proper operating condition.
- Operates jack hammers and pavement breakers to break up concrete and asphalt surfaces; powered saws to delineate damaged areas to be removed; and excavates for foundations and footings.
- Assists in the maintenance of drains catch basins curbs gutters head walls and driveway aprons by mixing concrete by hand or with concrete mixer wheel barrowing concrete to work site lifting and carrying concrete block; providing tools to more experienced workers and tamping concrete.
- Enters maintenance holes and confined spaces for inspections and repairs after required safety precautions have been taken; removes debris using shovels and buckets.
- Removes trash from flood control access roads.
- Cuts and removes damaged fencing with bolt and wire cutters; digs holes for line and corner posts; strings and stretches wire using wire pullers and come alongs.
- As required operates a variety of automotive powered equipment such as trenchers loaders dump trucks and small boom trucks.
- May perform manual work in the construction repair and maintenance of bicycle trails in flood access roads.
- Checks right-of-ways for vermin and rodents applying proper control material as required.
- May operate herbicidal spray equipment for the application of herbicides and pesticides under the direct supervision of appropriately licensed personnel.
Road:
- Uses shovels picks hoes rakes brooms wheelbarrows and other hand tools as a member of a crew engaged in road construction and maintenance.
- Operates pneumatic powered tools such as pavement breaker tamps and spades.
- Assists in grading.
- Performs the manual labor required in patching pavements with concrete oil gravel and asphaltic materials.
- Cuts and clears away undergrowth along roadway.
- Performs manual labor required in constructing and repairing rock walls culverts berms concrete structures posts and guard rails.
- Loads and unloads materials and supplies from trucks and lifts and moves heavy equipment including the use of a forklift.
- May operate herbicide spray equipment for the application of herbicides and pesticides under the direct supervision of appropriately licensed personnel.
- Cleans gutters culverts and other drainage structures.
- Manually sweeps and removes debris from streets and roads.
- Assists in keeping tools and equipment in serviceable condition.
- Acts as a flag person and performs other traffic control duties.
- May perform manual work in the construction repair and maintenance of bicycle trails.
- As required operates a variety of automotive powered equipment such as loaders and dump trucks.
- May work with cranes and aerial lift devices while assisting in the repair of traffic control equipment.
Sewer:
- Assists in sewer maintenance work and receives on-the-job instruction and training in the following work processes:
- Inspects and cleans sewer lines with the use of specialized hand or power operated tools and equipment such as sewer cleaning machines pumps air compressors blowers gas detection devices closed circuit television equipment etc.
- Checks maintenance holes for vermin and rodents; applying proper control materials as required.
- Excavates and reconstructs sewers using tractors backhoes pneumatic tools winches and cables and installing trench sheeting and shoring.
- Lays pipe and installs saddle connections in sewer lines.
- Operates automotive equipment and other vehicles supporting sewer maintenance operations.
- Learns and practices safe and effective procedures for confined space operations trench construction and exposure to hazardous wastes.
Bridge:
- Performs the manual labor required to maintain repair and construct bridge structures and appurtenances.
- Loads and unloads materials and supplies from trucks and lifts and moves heavy equipment.
- Assists in various phases of bridge maintenance and repair and other related tasks.
- As required operates automotive equipment and other vehicles supporting bridge maintenance operations.
- Works at high elevation on bridges and over bodies of water.
- Prepares and uses rigging equipment for harnessing purposes to tie down heavy equipment and provide safety measures for workers.
- Operates and utilizes a variety of hand tools such as saws drills and screw jacks in the repair of bridge structures and appurtenances.
- Drives vehicles and equipment to and from work sites.
- Performs inspection of vehicles and equipment prior to and after use each day.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
No training or experience is required.PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class IV Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending twisting or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. A valid California Class A or Class B Driver License and special endorsements to drive assigned vehicles may be required for some positions in this class.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driver license and 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 applicants driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended restricted or revoked.
The County is required to comply with the Federal regulations which require pre-employment post-accident reasonable suspicion return to work follow up and random urine drug and breath alcohol testing of employees who carry commercial drivers licenses and who are assigned to drive certain vehicles.
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.Additional Information
EXAM 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 appointment to the Public Works Laborer Temporary position.
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 NMondragon@ as well as and to 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 and viewing your profile inbox which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline 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 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.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so please include yours when applying.
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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
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.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
DepartmentContact Name:Neal Mondragon
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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
