Fire Control Worker - Seasonal Hand Crew

Contra Costa County; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is recruiting for seasonal, temporary Fire Control Worker (Hand Crew) positions for the 2027 fire season. Work is on a 12‑hour shift cycle (12 hrs/day, 4 days one week, 3 days the next).

Two schedule options exist: Sun-Tue with every other Wed off, or Thu–Sat with every other Wed off (schedule TBD). Station at Byron, CA. Recruitment closes Nov 8, 2026; pack test late Nov; interviews in early December.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Valid California driver license required; out-of-state licenses accepted during application.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Must be at least 18 years old at final filing date.
• Ability to meet health standards as required by County Medical Consultant.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is recruiting to fill seasonal, temporary Fire Control Worker (Hand Crew) positions for the 2027 fire season.

Work Hours:

12 hrs/day, alternating 4 days one week, 3 days the following week.

Work Days:

Sunday to Tuesday, with every other Wednesdays off, or Thursday to Saturday, with every other Wednesday off (exact schedule TBD).

Station location:

4491 Bixler Rd, Byron, CA 94514

You may be subject to multiple days away from District base on Mutual Aid assignments.

Important Dates:

Recruitment Close dates: November 8, 2026

Work Capacity "Pack" Test: November 30, 2026 through December 2, 2026

Hiring Interviews: December 7, 2026 through December 9, 2026

License Required:

1. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License at time of appointment. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.
2. Possession of a valid CPR certification.

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate.

Age:

At least 18 years of age at date of final filing of applications.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to meet such health standards as may be established by the County Medical Consultant.

Application Filing and Evaluation:

1. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. For your application to be accepted, you must attach copies of your driver's license and CPR card.
2. Work Capacity "Pack" Test: Consists of a proctored 3-mile walk while wearing a 40-lb vest/pack, in under 45 minutes (pass/fail). November 30, 2026 through December 2, 2026
3. Hiring Interviews: December 7, 2026 through December 9, 2026

Final candidates who receive conditional job offers must pass a fingerprint live scan, DMV pull, and pre-employment medical examination.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at:

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