Job Description
Job description
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
FILING DATES
04/08/2014 - until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.
EXAM NUMBER
C7847T
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Departmental Promotional Opportunity
Restricted to permanent employees of the above Department who have successfully completed their initial probationary period.
This announcement is being reposted to add COVID-19 vaccine information in the Additional Information Section.
A Water Service Helper I 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; and drives vehicles or equipment with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more to and from work sites.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
Current status as a Water Service Helper I, Temporary in the service of the County of Los Angeles.
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.
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
• To qualify, applicants who presently hold the position of Water Service Helper I, Temporary must have completed at least 120 working days of satisfactory service with the County of Los Angeles as a Water Service Helper I, Temporary. No out-of-class experience will be accepted.
To advance to Water Service Helper II and beyond, employees will be required to obtain and maintain Water Distribution and Water Treatment Certificates issued by the California State Department of Health Services.
License Information: Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED .
The County is required to comply with the Federal regulations which require pre-employment, post accident, reasonable suspicion, return to work, follow up, and random urine drug and breath alcohol testing of employees who carry commercial driver licenses and who are assigned to drive certain vehicles.
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information weighted 50% and an Appraisal of Promotability weighted 50%. The Appraisal of Promotability will evaluate such factors as knowledge and skills, personal and public relations, productivity, written and oral communications, adaptability, and dependability. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works, Waterworks Division.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification.
We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.
We may close this examination without prior notice.
File using ONE of the methods below:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE:
We encourage you to apply online so you can track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by email.
We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Time, on the last day of filing.
Note: If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax them to (626) 979-5440 during the examination process. Please include exam number and exam title.
FILING BY U.S. MAIL OR IN PERSON:
We must receive your completed application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) at the address below by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Time, on the last day of filing.
Department of Public Works
Human Resources Division
900 South Fremont Avenue , Lobby Floor
Alhambra , CA 91803-1331
(626) 458-2141
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, ONLY, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Please note this office is closed on Friday.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE
Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history.
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application.
NO SHARING USER ID 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.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT 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.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Nelli Mirzoyan
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: nmirzoyan@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
