LIGHT VEHICLE DRIVER

Salary: $38K – $48K 

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.The team member we are searching for:

• We are looking for a dedicated team member who can securely and efficiently transport business supplies and items throughout Los Angeles County departments while maintaining detailed records and adhering to vehicle safety standards. As a Light Vehicle Driver, you will play a key role in supporting daily operations that keep County services running smoothly.

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Essential Job Functions

What a Light Vehicle Driver does:

• Receives, transports, and delivers items internally and externally to fulfill County logistical needs.
• Loads and unloads items from County vehicles using proper lifting technique.
• Performs clerical work such as sorting mail and documents, and maintaining accurate records.
• Performs routine inspections of County vehicles prior to beginning work and upon arrival back to the shop after completing deliveries.
• Schedules and transports County vehicles for preventative maintenance, services, and repairs.
• Maintains records of usage, mileage, inspections, services, maintenance, repairs, and other related information of County vehicles using software programs and/or paper/pencil records.
• Drives County vehicles with a gross weight of up to 26,000 pounds.
• Transports passengers for County departments to destinations safely for business purposes.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Light Vehicle DriverWithhold information:
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by July 10, 2025, at 5:00PM (PT) and clearly indicated on the application.

Endorsement of county qualifications:
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:
Six months of paid driving experience in the performance of pick up, transportation, and delivery of items.License:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Some positions may require a valid California Class B Driver License or a special endorsement to drive assigned vehicles. Proof of possession of a valid Driver License must be provided at the time of filing.

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 a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.