Utility Tractor Operator

• Operates a wheel-type tractor with attachments for plowing discing harrowing dragging scraping and packing ground for lawns plants shrubs and trees and for irrigation and recreational purposes.
• Drives a truck and trailer combination unit used in hauling tractors and other equipment to and from work sites.
• Operates hydraulically actuated and tractor-powered attachments such as a loading bucket backhoe rotovator hammer-knife rotary mower and auger for clearing land loading debris and trash grading digging holes and trenches and may use the tractor for demolishing small structures.
• Performs routine maintenance work on the tractor and attachments; makes minor repairs and adjustments as necessary.
• Operates wheeled or small tracked self-propelled equipment other than tractors used on certain work assignments.
• Drives a tractor on a public highway to and from areas where work is to be performed.
• Performs the tasks shown above; operates a wheel-type tractor with attachments to rake and sanitize the beaches; and relocates portable lifeguard towers.

For additional information please view the classification specification: Utility Tractor Operator

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

• Class B** - California Commercial Driver License
• Class A** - California Commercial Driver License
• Additional years of experience as mentioned in Requirements.

• Responses will be evaluated to ensure job requirements are met.
• Responses will also be evaluated to generate a score using a standardized system based on the required and desirable qualifications.
• All requested and pertinent information must be submitted to ensure accurate evaluation.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withholds will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing.

If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and you believe qualifies you for this opportunity please describe the out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
This examination will consist of aTraining & Experience Assessment which will evaluate experience and licenses listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This evaluation is worth 100% of the total score.
Applicants MUST meet the requirements AND achieve the passing score of 70% or higher to be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBILITY & VACANCY INFORMATION:
Candidates receiving a passing score will be placed on a list in the order of the score group for a period of 12 months. The resulting list will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Parks and Recreation department as they occur.

APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online.Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Interested candidates can apply online by clicking on the green Apply button at the top right of this posting. This website also allows for tracking application status updates.

The application and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely. Relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and a clear description of work performed must be provided.

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 work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

CORRESPONDENCE VIA E-MAIL:
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application.It is important that a valid email address is provided.Applicants who choose to unsubscribe or opt out of receiving our emails may view notices by logging into and checking the profile inbox.It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence.

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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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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