Public Works Laborer, Temporary

EXAM NUMBER
C5922R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from everyone.

FILING PERIOD

We will be accepting online applications from Thursday October:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)

Filing will be suspended after the first 2000 applications are received or by Friday October 24 2025 before 5:00 p.m. (PT) whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 2000 will not be considered.

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 116000 employees in more than 40 Departments we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement property assessment public health protection water conservation cultural activities and many more.

Dont miss an opportunity to join our team!

Depending on the assignments Public Works Laborers are responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

• Repairs infrastructures
• Performs grounds maintenance
• Transports tools and materials
• Maintains safety signage markers and reflectors
• Interacts with co-workers and members of the public
• Performs routine maintenance on waterways wastewater pump stations and sewer systems
• Employs safe work practices
• Documents work performed

Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present 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 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 align with the Federal regulations which require pre-employment post accident reasonable suspicion return to work follow up and random urine drug and breath testing of employees who carry commercial driver licenses and who are assigned to drive certain vehicles.

Physical Class IV Arduous: 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.

In accordance with TITLE 5 - PERSONNEL APPENDIX 1 (Civil Service Rule 11.03) of the Los Angeles County Code selective certification may be used for some positions in the following work locations:

• North County (Lancaster Palmdale Santa Clarita Castaic Little Rock)
• West (Malibu Agoura Hills)

Examination content:

This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted100% assessing:

• Achievement
• Responsibility
• Safety Orientation
• Thoroughness
• Mechanical Comprehension

You must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the test parts in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Some exam components are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

If you recently took identical components for other exams the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Online practice tests are available at ( information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is Employment Test Assistance.

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of Twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies 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.

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 and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants 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.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends login information may erase a candidates 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.

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional supporting the request. The sooner you contact us the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

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.

Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .

Veterans Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veterans credit please visit: September 2025