Frontline Heavy Fire Equipment Operator – Field Response

State of California; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

State of California's CAL FIRE seeks a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator in Burney, CA. This permanent, full-time role offers a demanding position in firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical support, with on-site duties and potential night/weekend shifts during emergencies.

Salary ranges from $6,230 to $7,694 per month ($74,760 to $92,328 annually). New-to-State hires start at the minimum salary for the classification or alternate range when applicable. Final filing date: 10/16/2026.

Qualifications

• HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Job description

State of California's CAL FIRE seeks a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator in Burney, CA. This permanent, full-time role offers a demanding position in firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical support, with on-site duties and potential night/weekend shifts during emergencies.

Salary ranges from $6,230 to $7,694 per month ($74,760 to $92,328 annually). New-to-State hires start at the minimum salary for the classification or alternate range when applicable. Final filing date: 10/16/2026.