• Job Description

  Req#: 3844779
  
  
  EXAM NUMBER
  C7847A
  
  
  TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
  Open Competitive Job Opportunity
  
  
  FILING PERIOD
  
  We will begin accepting applications on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).
  
  Filing will be suspended after the first 600 applications are received or by Tuesday, December 12, 2023, before 5:00 p.m., (PT) whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 600 will not be considered.
  
  
  SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION
  Section 11. Public Works Waterworks District 29 – Malibu Effective October 1, 2023, all classifications permanently assigned to the South Maintenance Area *(Malibu Office), in the Department of Public Works shall receive **additional compensation of four salary schedules higher than that provided in Section 6.28.140.
  
  *The reporting office is located at 23533 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265.
  
  **Please note that the additional compensation bonus is subject to cancellation, if the person holding the Water Service Helper I title should transfer from the Malibu office to another office location.
  
  
  
  With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment.
  Don't miss an opportunity to join our team!
  A Water Service Helper I - Malibu is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:
  
  • Receives on-the-job instruction and training
  • Under close supervision, performs work processes including; installing, maintaining and repairing service connections, water mains, meters, hydrants and water storage, and pumping equipment and appurtenant facilities
  • Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment
  • Learning and following applicable Federal, State, County, and departmental safety procedures Making connections to existing water mains, installing valves, pipelines, and service connections
  • Using hydraulic, pneumatic and hand tools to break pavement, drill, dig and backfill trenches and repair pavements
  • Assisting in the operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment for installing water system facilities and excavating and backfilling operations
  • Cutting, threading and fitting pipe
  • Reading water meters
  • Investigating and resolving routine customer problems, including shut off procedures
  • Testing and repairing water meters in the field or shop
  • Cleaning water storage tanks, pipes, and pumping plant equipment
  • Assisting in the transporting of construction equipment to and from work sites
  • Performing water disinfections, sampling, and testing procedures; inspecting and replacing disinfection equipment
  • Controlling traffic at construction and maintenance sites; responding to emergencies during normally scheduled time off and working unscheduled shifts to meet emergency requirements
  • Drive vehicles or equipment with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more to and from work sites, as needed.
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  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 B Driver License may be required for appointment to some positions in this class.
  
  
  Some positions in this classification may be required to perform functions where passing periodic specialized medical examinations is required by law such as for respirator use or confined space, asbestos operations, or pesticide application. Initial appointment and retention in such assignments may be contingent upon meeting such medical requirements.
  
  
  California driver’s License A/B Bonus:
  Persons in the bargaining unit who, with the approval of management, obtain or renew a class “A” or “B” motor vehicle license, that is not as a normal practice required for the class in which they are employed, shall be entitled to a three percent (3%) ***bonus. This provision does not apply to employees that acquire an “A” or “B” Motor vehicle license in connection with their voluntary participation in a departmental training program.
  
  ***Please note that the three percent (3%) bonus is subject to cancellation, if the person holding the Water Service Helper I title should transfer from the Malibu office to another office location.
  
  LICENSE INFORMATION:
  Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her 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 direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.
  
  PHYSICAL CLASS:
  Physical Class IV -Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.EXAMINATION CONTENT:
  This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing:
  
  • Achievement
  • Responsibility
  • Safety Orientation
  • Teamwork
  • Mechanical Comprehension
  • Following Instructions
  MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM/SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
  
  All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add jlal@dpw.lacounty.gov, KLent@hr.lacounty.gov, JHines@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
  
  Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
  
  TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
  Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
  • This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
  TEST PREPARATION:
  Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
  
  • An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
  • Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/.
  TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
  If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, please email TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov . You will be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
  ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
  The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
  SPECIAL INFORMATION:
  The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
  
  VACANCY INFORMATION:
  The eligible list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Public Works as they occur in the City of Malibu .
  
  APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
  Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
  
  Important Notes:
  
  • FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
  • Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED .
  APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
  
  Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
  
  Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
  
  SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: 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.
  NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application 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 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.
  CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION!
  
  CONTACT INFORMATION:
  Department Contact Name: Joann Lal
  Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
  Department Contact Email: jlal@dpw.lacounty.gov
  ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
  Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
  California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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  Los Angeles County, one of California’s original 27 counties, was established on Feb. 18, 1850. It is one of the nation’s largest counties with 4,084 square miles, and has the largest population of any county in the nation.

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