HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

State of California; Munster; In loco; EUR 62.000 - 77.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical benefits

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CAL FIRE's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in Tulare County is seeking a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator (JC-536902) for a 12-month limited-term, full-time assignment. The position offers a monthly salary range of $6,230.00 to $7,694.00 and may start at the classification minimum for new-to-State candidates.

Responsibilities include operating heavy fire equipment, supporting emergency incidents, and complying with safety and respiratory protection standards.

Competenze

• A valid California CDL is required.
• Medical clearance prior to employment.

Mansioni

• Operating heavy fire equipment per the Duty Statement.
• May require night, weekend or holiday shifts to support emergency incidents.

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Job Posting: Heavy Fire Equipment Operator

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-536902 - Heavy Fire Equipment Operator HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

$6,230.00 - $7,694.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/7/2026

Job Description and Duties

Contact Deputy Chief Marc Bontrager at [phone] or via email at [e-mail] for questions related to the duties of the position.

Candidate may be selected by resume review.

Filling Limited Term for up to 24 months with the possibility of becoming Permanent

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

May be required to work nights, weekends or holidays in support of emergency incidents. Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with Department policy. The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). As such Cal/OSHA requires the incumbent to be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536902

Position #(s): 542-416-6387-XXX

Working Title: Heavy Fire Equipment Operator

Classification: HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Salary Range (A): $6,230.00 - $7,694.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Tulare County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility: Tulare Unit

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Benefits

HFEO (6387)

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$6230 - $7694 Range A Base Salary (paid every month)

$2117 - $2615 Range A Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$102,281 – $126,323 Annual Compensation Range A

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

NOTE: This position does not qualify for Range B. This range shall apply to incumbents in positions approved by the Department of Personnel Administration's and the State Personnel Board's staff as having regular, direct responsibility for work supervision, on the job training, and work performance evaluation of at least two inmates, wards or resident workers who substantially replace civil service employees for a total of at least 173 allocated hours of inmates', wards', or resident workers' time per pay period.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact: Lauren Ray

[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Required Documentation

You must submit a completed State Application (STD. 678) [please include WORKING TITLE and POS#], Resume Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299), and Copy of the front and back of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with a tank (N) and airbrake endorsement.

Submit the required documents to the following address: Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Hiring POS#: 542-416-6387-XXX 1234 E. Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710

Applications/Resumes postmarked after the final filing date may not be considered.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are highly encouraged to complete an OPTIONAL Recruitment Questionnaire located at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V

Bargaining Unit 08 Consideration

The Bargaining Unit 8 Memorandum of Understanding regarding Voluntary In-Class Transfer Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed. Transfers may require a two-year commitment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.