What are the responsibilities and job description for the MOTOR SWEEPER OPERATOR 3585 position at City of Los Angeles?
ANNUAL SALARY
$71,764 to $104,963
NOTES:
- Higher salaries are paid for night work.
- 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.
A Motor Sweeper Operator operates a mechanical motor-driven street sweeper on public roadways and City-owned facilities in an assigned area and makes mechanical adjustments and minor repairs to sweepers.
A Motor Sweeper Operator may be required to work nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- A valid California Class B driver’s license and valid medical certificate; and
- One year of full-time paid experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of commercial class motor sweepers; or
- Satisfactory completion of either:
b) the Motor Sweeper Operator course certified by the Los Angeles Unified School District; or
c) the Motor Sweeper Operator course (Street Maintenance 210) given by the Los Angeles Trade Technical College.
PROCESS NOTES
- The position of Motor Sweeper Operator requires, as a condition of employment, a valid Class B driver’s license and a valid medical certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of filing. The position of Motor Sweeper Operator for the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), requires, as a condition of employment, a valid Class B driver’s license with an Air-Brake endorsement and a valid medical certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of filing. Applicants will be disqualified or deemed ineligible for hire if their DMV record reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction. Candidates will be required to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVC Section 1808.1, in addition to their valid Class B driver’s license, at the time of appointment. The City of Los Angeles reserves the right to issue a notice of disqualification or ineligibility at any time before a final job offer is extended.
- All applicants are required to provide a driver’s license number on the City application. Applicants who fail to provide a driver’s license number, or if it is discovered that the driver’s license provided is not valid, will not be considered candidates for this examination.
- Applicants filing under Requirement #2 using City of Los Angeles experience must submit with their application a “Verification of Work Experience” (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of commercial class motor sweepers. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. This form may be obtained on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf. Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail a copy of their completed VWE form, including the required signatures, to per.appdocs@lacity.org. The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your e-mail, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.
- Applicants filing under Requirement #3a, #3b, or #3c who have completed the required Motor Sweeper Operator course must submit a certificate of completion along with the on-line application.
- Applicants currently enrolled in a Motor Sweeper Operator course from an accredited technical or trade school, with proof of enrollment attached to the on-line application at the time of filing, may file for this examination under Requirement #3a, #3b, or #3c. However, they cannot be appointed until completion of the required coursework is met and a certificate of completion is submitted.
- Applicants must attach a copy of their course certificate or proof of enrollment to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate or proof of enrollment must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate or proof of enrollment is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate or proof of enrollment. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate or proof of enrollment at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.
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 athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
Applications must be received by THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026.
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.
During the pre-trip inspection test, candidates will be required to demonstrate their ability to complete a pre-trip inspection walk around of a motor sweeper, including checking the equipment’s air brakes, fluid levels, tire inflation and condition, and other critical items. Candidates who fail the pre-trip inspection test will not be allowed to participate in the road skills test, and will be considered as having failed the entire examination.
The examination score will be based entirely on the road skills test. In the road skills test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Follow Oral Directions; Oral Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: pertinent safety principles, practices, and procedures as required by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA), the California Vehicle Code, and the manufacturer’s manual when operating a motor sweeper; Equipment Operation, including: proper and safe operation of a single engine motor sweeper with four wheels, including its associated components, such as proper dumping and fire hydrant procedures; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
As part of the road skills test, candidates may also be asked a series of job-related questions. The candidates' answers to these questions will be considered in the raters' overall evaluation of the candidate's job qualifications for Motor Sweeper Operator. Candidates who operate the equipment in an unsafe manner will be disqualified and considered to have failed the examination.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Motor Sweeper Operator.
Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the pre-trip inspection and road skills test, which will be held in Los Angeles. It is anticipated that the pre-trip inspection and road skills test will begin during the period of MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 to FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026.
NOTES:
- This examination is based on a validation study.
- 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.
- 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.
- The incumbents of some positions in this class may be required to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine their eligibility for continued employment in this class.
- Based on the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1994, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.
- 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.
- 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.
- A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
- 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.
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.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
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.
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Salary : $71,764 - $104,963