Engineering Testing Aid II

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.

• Fills with a shovel lifts onto a pickup truck and transports bags of soil weighing approximately 90 pounds to the materials lab for analysis.
• Lifts asphalt cores and core barrels weighing approximately 40 pounds for asphalt pavement laboratory testing and conducts field sampling of soils for California Bearing Ratio tests.
• Lifts and shifts the position of 40-pound loaded sieves in the prep room.
• Digs holes 8 inches in diameter and 4 feet deep in firm dense soil using a manual post-hole digger.
• Prepares samples for testing by identifying dating separating and logging information.
• Tests soil samples for compaction consolidation moisture content shear strength specific gravity composition and bearing value.
• Tests sand and rock samples for grading abrasion resistance specific gravity sand equivalency and plastic limits.
• Tests paving liquid and emulsified asphalt samples for flash point viscosity heat loss sieve retention penetration stripping softening point and residue by evaporation.
• Tests asphalt and concrete mixtures for specific gravity setting time strength oil content and screen analysis.
• Assists in performing the simpler phases of a wide variety of specialized materials tests.
• Assists as a helper on a field crew operating test boring and sampling equipment.
• Records test data performs computations and prepares report forms and graphs.
• Operates testing machines and equipment to perform physical tests.
• Performs cleanup and minor maintenance to keep the laboratory and testing equipment clean and in working condition.
• Performs tensile tests on structural steel.
• Performs other duties related to the physical testing of engineering construction materials as needed.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION I: One year of experience in testing of soils asphalt and concrete.

OPTION II: Completion of 15 semester units or 22.5 quarter units in engineering physical science mathematics or public works (i.e. construction inspections; traffic control) from an accredited college or university*.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To receive credit for your education include a legible copy all relevant documents including your transcript from an accredited institution within five (5) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the field of study number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g. semester quarter) and be in English. If not in English then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents please visit: you are unable to attach the required documents with your application please submit them to within five (5) calendar days of filing your application. When emailing please indicate your name the exam name and the exam number.

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

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements an invitation regarding the following assessment process will be sent:

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination consists of a Multiple-Choice and Simulation Assessment weighted at 100%measuring:

• Achievement
• Professional Potential
• Responsibility
• Teamwork
• Reading Comprehension
• Numerical Calculation

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

If you have taken identical components recently for other exams your 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.

TEST PREPARATION:

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.

• Various information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is Employment Test Assistance.
• Online practice tests are available at can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at for information about common online assessment types sample questions and test-taking tips.

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 employers 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.

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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 USER ID EMAIL 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.

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:
Department Contact Name:Mayra Fuentes
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