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WATER SERVICE HELPER I - MALIBU

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WATER SERVICE HELPER I - MALIBU

Salary

$51,756.00 - $66,072.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

C7847D

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

10/28/2025

Max Number of Applicants

600

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

C7847D

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone.

FILING PERIOD

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

Filing will be suspended after the first 600 applications are received or by Wednesday, November 12, 2025, before 5:00 p.m., (PT) whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 600 will not be considered.

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION

Per MOU, 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.

Why work for us?

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, Department of Public Works, the largest municipal public works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, the Department of 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!

Essential Job Functions

+ Assists in performing routine water service work (e.g., maintenance, installation, repair) on water district systems (e.g., valves, motors, service connections, water mains, water meters, hydrants, water storage, appurtenant facilities) and equipment (e.g., pumping equipment).

+ Employs safe work practices.

+ Interacts with co-workers and members of the public.

+ Completes daily reports and keeps records (e.g., service work orders, logs, reports, notes, timesheet).

+ Assists in transporting tools and equipment.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

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 B Driver License may be required for appointment to some positions in this class.

Successful applicants for the positions that require driving must provide verification of their driver license and 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 direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

***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.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class 4 – 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.

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.

Additional Information

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 SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

APPLICANTS WILL NEED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND RECEIVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE ASSESSMENT TO BE ADDED TO THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING 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 medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS

If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your 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.

+ Various information can be found on our website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

+ Online practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works 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. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

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.

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+ [email protected]

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 improve 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 please include yours when applying.

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 Stares. 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.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Department Contact Name: Sasha Altamirano-Gonzalez

Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2508

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141

Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829

California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

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Do you have a California Class C driver license?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a California Class A driver license?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a California Class B driver license?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you understand that this position's reporting office is located at 23533 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

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