HEAVY DUTY TRUCK OPERATOR 3584

ANNUAL SALARY

$62,514 to $77,673

The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $86,338 to $91,162; $98,177 (flat-rated); and $101,831 (flat-rated).

NOTES:

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
2. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
3. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf.

A Heavy Duty Truck Operator drives a heavy duty truck or truck-trailer combination, a special purpose truck, tanker truck, or other heavy duty truck safely, lawfully, and skillfully; operates mechanical attachments on the truck; and may act as a head worker or helper in a crew when not driving.

1. A valid unrestricted California Class A driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles; and
2. Two years of full-time paid experience driving a truck of more than 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight or two years of equivalent experience with the City of Los Angeles in a training capacity as a Maintenance and Construction Helper, Maintenance Laborer, Truck Operator, Street Services Worker, or Construction Equipment Service Worker.

Successful completion of an approved training course in truck operation, including at least one month of behind-the-wheel instruction in vehicles of more than 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight, may be substituted for six months of the above experience.

PROCESS NOTES

1. All applicants must list the percentage of time driving heavy duty vehicles being claimed as qualifying and the gross vehicle weight in the work history section of the application or the application will not be processed. The percentage of time driving will be prorated to yield qualifying full-time experience.
2. Applicants who wish to substitute successful completion of an approved training course in truck operation, including at least one month of behind-the-wheel instruction in vehicles of more than 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight, for six months of the required experience, must attach a copy of the training course certificate that verifies one month of behind-the-wheel instruction in vehicles 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight or more at the time of filing. The copy of the certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further in this examination.
3. Some candidates may be required to have tank, hazardous materials (in accordance with the Federal Transportation Security Act) and/or doubles endorsements or passenger endorsements at the time of their appointment. Candidates who do not have the necessary endorsements may be required to obtain them upon the successful completion of their probationary period.
4. All candidates must submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicle CVC Section 1808.1 prior to appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).

In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions:

Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).

NOTE:

Applicants who desire to be considered for this Selective Certification must include their Crane Operator Certification number, issue date and expiration date in the Certificates and Licenses section of their on-line application AND attach a copy of their Certified Crane Operator Identification to the Attachments section of their on-line application. The Identification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the Identification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the document, and WILL NOT be considered further for selective certification.

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.

NOTE:

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2023.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs. 

Examination Weights:   

Pre-Trip Inspection Test: Pass/Fail

Skills Test: Pass/Fail 

Road Driving Test: 100%

During the pre-trip inspection test, candidates will be required to demonstrate their ability to complete a pre-trip inspection walk around of a heavy duty truck or truck-trailer combination, including checking the vehicle’s fluid levels, brakes, and other critical items, as well as an in-cab inspection. Candidates who fail the pre-trip inspection test will not be allowed to participate in the skills test, and will be considered as having failed the entire examination. 

During the skills test, candidates will be required to safely and skillfully demonstrate their ability to operate a heavy duty truck or truck-trailer combination when completing a structured right turn exercise, straight line backing exercise, alley-dock exercise, and parallel parking exercise. Candidates who fail the skills test will not be allowed to participate in the road driving test, and will be considered as having failed the entire examination. 

The examination score will be based entirely on the road driving test. During the road driving test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Follow Oral Directions; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: safety procedures, practices, and regulations as required by the Department of Transportation, California Vehicle Code, and California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) while operating a heavy duty truck or truck-trailer combination; Equipment Operation, including the skillful and safe operation of: a heavy duty truck or truck-trailer combination with a gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Candidates who operate the heavy duty truck in an unsafe manner or who demonstrate unsafe driving practices will be disqualified and considered as having failed the entire examination.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Heavy Duty Truck Operator.

Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the performance test, which will be held in Los Angeles. It is anticipated that the performance test will begin during the period FEBRUARY 20, 2024 to MARCH 1, 2024.

NOTES:

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
3. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
4. Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.
5. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
6. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
7. A final average score of 70% or higher in the road driving portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.
8. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
9. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf.

Notice:

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

Salary : $62,514 - $101,831