PUBLIC WORKS LABORER, TEMPORARY

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PUBLIC WORKS LABORER, TEMPORARY

Los Angeles County Los Angeles, California, United States

Job Description:

PUBLIC WORKS LABORER, TEMPORARY

Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER
C5922R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from everyone.

FILING PERIOD

We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT),

Filing will be suspended after the first 2,000 applications are received or by Friday, October 24, 2025, before 5:00 p.m., (PT) whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 2,000 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 116,000 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.

Don't miss an opportunity to join our team!

Essential Job Functions

Depending on the assignments, Public Works Laborers are responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: For more information, please view the classification specification: Public Works Laborer .

Requirements

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. A valid California Class A or Class B Driver License, and special endorsements to drive assigned vehicles may be required for some positions in this class.

License:
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 applicant's 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:
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.
A SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION:
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:


Additional Information

Examination content:

This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing:

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.
Exam Review:
Some exam components are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.
Transfer of test components
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.
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.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
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 governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's 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.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to Governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

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 member's or friend's login information 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. 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.
Testing accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov. 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.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Sasha Altamirano-Gonzalez
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 10/24/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$41,636.76 - $56,011.68 Annually
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