Street Services Worker

Street Services Worker

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

A Street Services Worker rakes hot mix asphalt to grade with an asphalt lute behind a paving machine; may shovel or spread hot asphalt materials to meet grade of existing structures in preparation for breakdown and intermediate rolling operations; operates screed controls of asphalt paving machine or may be assigned to slurry crew; makes small asphalt repairs (SAR) to roadway; may maintain paperwork;

assists equipment operator to hand load debris; cleans job-site; places warning devices for traffic control set-up and may be assigned to other duties related to various street repair operations.

Three months of full-time paid experience in raking, tamping, smoothing, or compacting bituminous (asphalt) mixtures.

As a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified or deemed ineligible for hire if their DMV record reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction.

The City of Los Angeles reserves the right to issue a notice of disqualification or ineligibility at any time before a final job offer is extended.

Certain assignments in the class of Street Services Worker with the Bureau of Street Services require a valid Class B driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and a valid medical certificate approved by the DMV within the first six months of employment. Employees appointed to this classification that fail to obtain or maintain the California DMV's Class B driver's license and medical certificate may be subject to termination.

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues.

Applications must be received by Thursday, September 3, 2026.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order:
1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirement. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate;
2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirement;
3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirement in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

Examination Weight:
Performance Test: 100%

The examination will consist entirely of a performance test. In the performance test, the following competencies may be evaluated:
Mathematics;
Judgment and Decision Making;
Physical Capability;
Conscientiousness;
Follow Oral Directions;
Safety Focus, including knowledge of: pertinent safety principles, practices and regulations required when completing street repair work, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and proper lifting methods;
Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: proper methods used to complete asphalt repairs; tools, equipment, and machinery used in street repair work; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the performance test, which will be held in Los Angeles. It is anticipated that the performance test will begin during the period of Monday, November 2, 2026 to Friday, November 13, 2026.

Candidates will have only one opportunity to take the performance test.

This examination is based on a validation study.

As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application.

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