Heavy Equipment Loader & Relief Driver

County of Los Angeles; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles Public Works is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to load and unload heavy construction materials and operate large machinery onto trailers. The role includes rigging, winching, basic truck maintenance, and maintaining detailed work logs.

The position requires at least six months of related experience, plus potential California Class A license requirements and the physical endurance to perform arduous tasks in a demanding field environment.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience loading, unloading or moving heavy construction materials or equipment.
• Experience in rigging or the use of a power winch.

Responsibilities

• Assists Transportation Truck Drivers in loading and unloading heavy construction equipment (e.g., tractors, cranes, excavators) and oversized or extra-heavy freight (e.g., structural steel, lumber, piling, heavy pipe).
• Operates heavy construction equipment onto and off trailers.
• Assists in rigging or other special winching jobs.
• Assists in performing minor maintenance work on trucks and equipment.
• Performs physically arduous work (e.g., climbing equipment and trailers up to 10 feet, lifting and carrying heavy materials over 25 pounds, securing loads, and maneuvering rigging equipment).
• Maintains work logs and records (e.g., working hours, vehicle usage, deliveries, materials transported, load securement activities).
• Interacts with various individuals (e.g., co‑workers, supervisors, drivers, other government agencies, private sector vendors).
• Acts as a relief driver, as needed.

Skills

Loading/unloading experience

Tools

Power winch operation

Job description

County of Los Angeles Public Works is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to load and unload heavy construction materials and operate large machinery onto trailers. The role includes rigging, winching, basic truck maintenance, and maintaining detailed work logs.

The position requires at least six months of related experience, plus potential California Class A license requirements and the physical endurance to perform arduous tasks in a demanding field environment.