| Location | Signal Hill, CA |
| Salary | $29.75–$36.86 Per Hour |
Heavy Truck Driver
Salary
$29.75 - $36.86 Hourly
Location
Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, CA
Job Type
Substitute/To fill future vacancies as they occur
Job Number
27-0064-0187
Department
Nutrition Services Branch
Opening Date
10/30/2026
Closing Date
11/20/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Job Summary
This recruitment is for SUBSTITUTE Heavy Truck Drivers, on an as-needed basis. List may also be used to fill any future permanent vacancies.
PLEASE NOTE: This position requires a valid California Class B or higher drivers license with airbrake endorsement. You must list your qualifying experience including dates of employment under the work experience portion of the application to be considered.
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, drive a District vehicle to provide District-wide service for the delivery, transfer and placement of food, supplies, furniture, mail, trash and equipment; transport freight in a safe and efficient manner; maintain records and reports related to assigned activities; perform related duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties
The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.
Drive a District vehicle on a daily assigned route or unscheduled trips; pick up and deliver food, supplies, furniture, mail, trash and equipment; transport freight in a safe, timely and efficient manner. E
Drive a commercial trash hauling/compacting vehicle on a daily route as assigned by the position. E
Load and unload incoming and outgoing freight; inspect loads for proper placement and securing on trucks. E
Open and secure entrances to District sites and school campuses in accordance with established procedures. E
Place food commodities, supplies, equipment and furniture in specified areas at various sites. E
Load and unload food carts; rotate perishable stock and pick up empty food crates and containers as assigned by the position. E
Maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities such as daily mileage reports, driver manifests, vehicle safety inspections and equipment and supply transfers. E
Maintain vehicles in a clean and safe condition; wash vehicles; conduct required daily pre and post trip safety inspections; refuel and check fluid levels. E
Operate a variety of equipment including dollies, electric and manual pallet jacks and liftgates; operate a forklift as assigned by the position. E
Communicate with site personnel regarding pick up and delivery of orders; assist in resolving shipping errors and related discrepancies; respond to emergency service requests. E
Provide work direction and guidance to other staff as assigned by the position. E
Serve as a substitute Bus Driver as assigned by the position. E
Inform appropriate personnel of routes in need of updating or revising.
Sort and shelve stock as assigned; assist with periodic inventories.
Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Employment Standards
Knowledge of:
Traffic laws, defensive driving techniques and rules of the road.
Proper methods of loading, securing and unloading materials.
Proper lifting techniques.
Operation of a variety of equipment including dollies, electric and manual pallet jacks and liftgates.
General warehousing procedures.
Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic math.
Ability to:
Drive a vehicle to pick up and delivery supplies, equipment and materials.
Observe legal and safe driving practices.
Operate a variety of equipment including dollies, electric and manual pallet jacks and liftgates.
Read and interpret maps.
Conduct required vehicle safety inspections.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Maintain records and reports.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide accurately.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work independently with little direction.
Education and Training:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Experience:
One year of recent experience driving trucks of at least 26,001 pounds gross vehicular weight in delivery work or in a warehouse environment.
OR
One year of recent experience serving as a regular or substitute Truck Driver with Long Beach Unified School District.
Any other combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.
Special Requirements
Valid California Class B drivers license with airbrake endorsement.
Some positions in this classification may require forklift certification within six months of employment.
Some positions assigned to the Transportation Branch may be required to qualify for a California Special Driver certificate for school bus operation by completion of the probationary period or after six months if transferring from another department.
Applicants for this classification will be required to obtain and submit, at his/her own expense, his/her current motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the Districts safe driving standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification of the applicant regardless of any other standing.
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708.
Nondiscrimination Statement: The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, targeted at any student or employee by anyone, based on the student or employees actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations,1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, JRAcosta@lbschools.net.
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
The District provides excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits as well as an income protection plan for eligible Classified employees.
For more information regarding health benefits please visit:
https://www.lbschools.net/departments/personnel-commission/classified-benefits
Classified employees earn paid vacation at the initial rate of 14 days for full-time 12 month employees (.055 hour for each hour worked) and receive increases after 5, 10, and 15 years of service for a total of 21 days after 15 years.
12 month Classified employees earn 13 working days of sick leave each year which are accumulated indefinitely. Employees of other California school districts who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to LBUSD in accordance with the California Education Code.
12 month Classified employees receive 14 paid holidays per year.
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Completion of the following supplemental questions is required of all applicants. This is considered a test component in the examination process. An evaluation of candidates responses will be made by a screening panel following the application deadline. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. Your Work Experience in the application must also include all of your recent and relevant experience in order for your application and supplemental to be considered. For those questions to which you have no response, please indicate "no response". DO NOT refer the reader to your resume. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental materials. Resumes are not reviewed, therefore information on the resume will not be considered in the screening of the application. Please answer by selecting "Yes" as confirmation that you read these instructions.
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Have you graduated from high school or do you have a G.E.D.?
03
This position requires one year of recent experience driving trucks of at least 26,001 pounds gross vehicular weight in delivery work or in a warehouse environment. OR One year of recent experience serving as a regular or substitute Truck Driver with Long Beach Unified School District. Please select your experience which qualifies you for this position.
04
This position requires Valid California Class B drivers license with airbrake endorsement. Please indicate the type of California Drivers License you currently hold that meets this qualification. You must submit a copy of your current license with your application to be considered for this position.
05
Under Federal law those individuals required to possess a commercial drivers license shall be subject to alcohol and controlled substance testing. Are you willing to undergo alcohol and controlled substance testing?
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Are you physically able to perform heavy lifting, carrying and/or pushing up to 100 pounds with assistant, and frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds?
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Are you willing to work in inclement weather or under adverse conditions?
08
Are you willing and physically able to do manual work involved in lifting, moving, and sorting heavy objects over extended periods of time?
09
At the time of appointment, you will be required to obtain, at your expense, your motor vehicle driving record which must meet and be maintained at the Districts Safe Driving Record Standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your disqualification and/or rejection regardless of your qualifications. The Districts Safe Driving Record Standard is defined as meeting all of the following criteria: No more than three (3) moving violations within the past three (3) years No more than one (1) at fault accident within the past three (3) years (any accident shall be deemed at-fault absent sufficient proof to the contrary, such as: a signed statement from a private insurance company, or a report from the Department of Motor Vehicles or other government agency); No conviction for failure to report an accident within the past three (3) years No conviction for driving under the influence, or driving while intoxicated, or reckless driving within the past five (5) years. Do you meet the Districts Safe Driving Record Standard?
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PLEASE NOTE: All notifications will be sent via email. Applicants must check their emails on a regular basis to find out their status on an application. Emails we send may be caught by spam filters and it is the responsibility of the applicant to check their spam/junk folder.
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I understand that exam segments may be conducted online and may require access to a computer with an internet connection and Google Chrome or Firefox browsers. The exam components may also require access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet connection and a video recording device. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact Personnel Commission immediately proceeding the exam invitation requiring such devices if I do not have access to the required technology.
Required Question
Employer Long Beach Unified School District
Address 4400 Ladoga Avenue
Lakewood, California, 90713
Phone 562-435-5708
Website https://www.lbschools.net/departments/personnel-commission/home