UTILITY TRACTOR OPERATOR

About the role

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive-Emergency-Fire

Applications Accepted

Applications will be accepted Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8 a.m. (PT) - until the needs of the department are met.

Exam Number: I7365p-fr

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild.

If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.The Department of Beaches and Harbors is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Utility Tractor Operator vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Utility Tractor Operator.

• Operates a wheel-type tractor with attachments for plowing, discing, harrowing, dragging, scraping, and packing ground for lawns, plants, shrubs and trees, and for irrigation and recreational purposes.
• Operates hydraulically actuated and tractor-powered attachments such as a loading bucket, backhoe, rotovator, hammer-knife, rotary mower, and auger for clearing land, loading debris and trash, grading, digging holes and trenches, and may use the tractor for demolishing small structures.
• Operates a chemical sprayer or flaming attachment for weed abatement.
• Operates wheeled or small tracked self-propelled equipment other than tractors used on certain work assignments.
• Drives a tractor on a public highway to and from areas where work is to be performed.
• Drives a truck and trailer combination unit used in hauling tractors and other equipment to and from work sites.
• Performs routine maintenance work on the tractor and attachments; makes minor repairs and adjustments as necessary.
• Performs the tasks shown above; operates a wheel-type tractor with attachments to rake and sanitize the beaches; and relocates portable lifeguard towers.

Requirements to Qualify

One (1) year of full-time experience* in the operation and maintenance of wheel-type tractors and hydraulically actuated*and tractor-powered attachments.

License

A valid California Class A Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.

Physical Class Iii- Moderate

This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Special Requirement Information

• *Experience performed part-time will be prorated on a month-to-month basis.
• A wheel type tractor is essentially a tractor that has a square front loading, wide bucket in the front that is attached with a set of arms, typically used to scoop up loose materials and move them from place to place.
• Hydraulically actuated is defined as an attachment being operated by pressure transmitted through a pipe by a liquid, such as water or oil.
• Hydraulically actuated and tractor-powered attachments may include a loading bucket, backhoe, rotovator, hammer-knife, rotary mower, and auger.
• To get credit for your valid California Class A driver license, a picture of your valid license must be attached at the time of application or emailed to

Exam Content

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

• APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis.
• If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application.
• This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add as well as, and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

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• 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 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.

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.

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.
• NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online 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.