Utilities Maintenance Shop

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works was formed on Jan. 1, 1985. In 1995, public works assumed the responsibility for capital projects from the county s internal services department. Divided into more than 30 divisions and groups, the department employs nearly 3,500 people in approximately 450 separate job classifications. Public Works' operating budget is more than $1 billion and is funded by restricted revenues. It is responsible for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, airports, sewers, water supply, flood control, water quality and water conservation facilities and for the design and construction of capital projects. Additional responsibilities include regulatory and ministerial programs. Headquartered in Alhambra, Calif., the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has nearly 80 field facilities, such as the location in San Luis Obispo, Calif.