Heavy Equipment Mechanic

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE); California; Presencial; USD 5600 - 6700; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) in Nevada City, CA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair fire-fighting equipment at the Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit.

This permanent, full-time position requires compliance with drug screening, background checks, and medical clearance; candidates must be able to obtain CDL Class A or B with Tank and Passenger endorsements by the end of the 6-month probationary period.

Formación

• Drug screening required prior to hiring.
• Background investigation required prior to hiring.
• Medical clearance required prior to hiring.

Herramientas

CDL Class A/B with Tank (N) and Passenger (P) endorsements

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-533015
• Position #(s): 541-216-6834-501
• Working Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Classification: HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
• Pay Range: $5,608.00 - $6,723.00 A
• 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: Nevada County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit

Final Filing Date: 10/14/2026

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! Department Website: www.fire.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Forestry Equipment Manager I Tyler Mathias by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail] . This position is located in Nevada City, CA. This is a readvertisement. If you applied to the previous position posting (JC-522604) you do not need to reapply or interview again; your application and rating from the selection process will still be considered as part of this recruitment. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment (including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The use of such equipment may place a physiological burden on the incumbent that varies with the type of equipment used, the job and workplace conditions in which the equipment is used, and the medical status of the incumbent. As such, the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. This clearance process consists of a comprehensive medical evaluation including a review of the incumbent's medical history, a complete physical examination, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill test. As a condition of employment, incumbent is required to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with Tank (N) and Passenger (P) endorsements and no restriction for air brakes or standard transmission by the end of the 6-month probationary period. Employees using a Commercial Driver License (CDL) are subject to drug and alcohol testing under Federal regulations. Consequently, employees in classifications that require a CDL as a minimum qualification will be placed in the State’s random drug and alcohol testing pool. Candidate must pass a pre-employment medical evaluation, drug pre-screen test, and be enrolled in the Federal Department of Transportation random pull program.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.