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Position/Program Information COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESDEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATIONEXAM NUMBER:D7365GAPPLICATION FILING PERIOD:We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT).Applications must be received BEFORE 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, to be accepted.RECRUITMENT TYPE:We welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet or exceed the requirements listed below.Why Work for Us?Working for Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation offers the opportunity to be part of a department that stewards some of the region’s most treasured public spaces, including world-class botanical gardens, historic estates, vibrant community gardens, and educational nature centers. These gardens not only showcase diverse plant collections and natural habitats but also serve as living classrooms where visitors of all ages learn about conservation, sustainability, and the unique ecology of Southern California. By joining our team, you will help preserve these spaces, support environmental education, and provide meaningful recreational and cultural experiences that enhance the quality of life for millions of residents and visitors each year.What does a Utility Tractor Operator do?Utility Tractor Operators use a variety of tractor-powered and hydraulically operated attachments to help build, repair, and maintain County facilities and infrastructure. In this role, you’ll work with different types of equipment on a regular basis and support a wide range of construction and maintenance projects that keep our operations running safely and efficiently. Essential Job Functions 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.Drives a truck and trailer combination unit used in hauling tractors and other equipment to and from work sites.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.Performs routine maintenance work on the tractor and attachments; makes minor repairs and adjustments as necessary.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.Performs the tasks shown above; operates a wheel-type tractor with attachments to rake and sanitize the beaches; and relocates portable lifeguard towers.For additional information, please view the classification specification: Utility Tractor Operator Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:One (1) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of wheel-type tractors AND hydraulically actuated and tractor-powered attachments.DRIVER LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. A valid California Class A or Class B Driver License, and special endorsements to drive assigned vehicles may be required for some positions in this class. For positions that require driving, successful applicants must acquire and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not submit 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.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Additional points will be given to applicants who possess the following:Class B - California Commercial Driver LicenseClass A - California Commercial Driver LicenseAdditional years of experience as mentioned in Requirements.Credit will only be given for California Commercial Driver Licenses with no Air Brake Restriction (L).PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate:This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stopping, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:Maintenance refers to tasks ensuring safety and operational efficiency of equipment. In order to receive credit for the required or desired California Driver License, applicants must include a picture or scan of their current license as an upload at time of filing or as an attachment to an e-mail within 10 business days from the last day of filing.Documents can be e-mailed to . Applicant name, employee ID (if applicable), exam name, and exam number must be indicated in body of the e-mail. The subject of the e-mail should state 'UTO Docs'. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or e-mail.SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:The application includes a supplemental questionnaire at the end.Responses will be evaluated to ensure job requirements are met.Responses will also be evaluated to generate a score using a standardized system, based on the required and desirable qualifications.All requested and pertinent information must be submitted to ensure accurate evaluation.WITHHOLD INFORMATION:No withholds will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing.OUT-OF-CLASS INFORMATION:If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and you believe qualifies you for this opportunity, please describe the out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. VETERAN'S CREDIT:Veterans may be eligible for Veteran's Credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. In order to be considered for Veteran's Credit, we will need a copy of the applicant's form DD214 to review. A clear, legible scan or picture the form DD214 must be uploaded to the application or e-mailed to the exam analyst at as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before promulgating the list of eligible candidates. If e-mailed, the message must include 'Arbo. Gardener - Vet. Credit' in the subject line and the applicant's name and the exam number in the body. Additional Information EVALUATION CRITERIA:This examination will consist of a Training & Experience Assessment which will evaluate experience and licenses listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire, and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This evaluation is worth 100% of the total score. Applicants MUST meet the requirements AND achieve the passing score of 70% or higher to be placed on the eligible list.ELIGIBILITY & VACANCY INFORMATION:Candidates receiving a passing score will be placed on a list in the order of the score group for a period of 12 months. The resulting list will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Parks and Recreation department as they occur.APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Interested candidates can apply online by clicking on the green 'Apply' button at the top right of this posting. This website also allows for tracking application status updates.The application and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely. Relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and a clear description of work performed, must be provided.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 work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.CORRESPONDENCE VIA E-MAIL:We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application. It is important that a valid email address is provided. Applicants who choose to unsubscribe or opt out of receiving our emails, may view notices by logging into and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence.To prevent emails from going to spam or junk folders, applicants should add the listed domains and email addresses as authorized senders in their contacts:@: Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.New or updated 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 and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER & USER ID:Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. It must be included when applying. All applicants must file their application online, using their own Social Security Number, User ID, and Password. Using a family member's or friend's information may erase an applicant's original PUTER & 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.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. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. 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: Francis SanchezDepartment Contact Number: (626) 588-5115Department Contact Email: Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118California Relay Services Phone: (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: 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: 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 at 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: Revised September 2025