REFUSE TRUCK HELPER - Emergency Appointment Fire

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles, Beaches and Harbors, seeks qualified candidates for emergency Refuse Truck Helper vacancies related to recent windstorms and wildfires. Under the emergency order, hires may be made for up to 90 days, with potential for permanent County employment.

Duties include loading refuse, handling cans, maintaining trucks, and assisting in preventive maintenance. A CA Class C license is required; Class A/B must be obtained before six months.

Qualifications

• No training or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Loads refuse from cans into packer trucks on regular pick-up schedules.
• Cleans packer trucks and maintains daily maintenance logs.
• Assists Heavy Truck Driver with preventive maintenance and accident reporting.

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive-Emergency-Fire

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED

Applications will be accepted Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 8 a.m. (PT) - until the needs of the department are met.

EXAM NUMBER

I6061H-FR

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Beaches and Harbors is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Refuse Truck Helper vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

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 permanent 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 permanent appointment to Refuse Truck Helper.

• Loads refuse from cans and other containers into packer trucks on regular pick-up schedules along County Beaches and other County properties.


• Carries cans from its permanent location, empties contents into a packer truck, and returns can to its original location.


• Removes trash, wood, sand, and debris from the beach and parking lots.


• Operates accessory equipment on packer trucks, such as hydraulic lifts, hydraulic rams, etc.


• Assists a Heavy Truck Driver in maintaining a packer truck by performing preventive maintenance, including lubrication, oil changes, etc.


• Maintains daily maintenance logs, safety inspection sheets, and writes accident reports, as needed.


• Cleans packer trucks.


• Assists in emptying contents of a truck at dump sites.


• Assists in replacing trash cans on the beach, in parking lots, and in access ways; also assists in removing stockpiles from various beach sites.


• May occasionally drive a packer truck or a flat bed and dump truck.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

No training or experience is required.

LICENSE

A valid California Class C driver license* is required to perform job-related essential functions. Either a valid California Class A or B driver license* must be obtained prior to completion of the six (6) month probationary period.

PHYSICAL CLASS IV - 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 get credit for your valid California Class A, B, or C driver license, a picture of your valid license must by attached at the time of application or emailed to [e-mail] within 7 calendar days of submitting your application.

EXAMINATION 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 permanent appointment.

AVAILABLE SHIFT

May be scheduled to workdays, nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on operational needs.

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 to the exam analyst.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator/.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's 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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact

Erendira \"Elena\" Wilson

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