HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

State of California; California (MO); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 86 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CAL FIRE in Burney, CA is seeking a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator to support firefighting and disaster response operations. The position entails physically demanding duties, medical clearance, and successful completion of the required training during probation.

The role requires a valid driver's license, arduous fitness standard, and the ability to work extended shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays to respond to emergencies. Salary ranges are posted monthly.

Qualificações

• HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
• Medical Clearance prior to hire.
• Must successfully complete Heavy Fire Equipment Operator training during probation.

Responsabilidades

• The position involves firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical response duties.
• Work in physically demanding and stressful environments including isolated terrain.
• Must wear respiratory protection equipment and maintain fitness standards.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Posting:Heavy Fire Equipment Operator

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-534571 -

JC-534571 - 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: 10/16/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

For questionson the duties of the position, please contact Assistant Chief Steve Chapman byphone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail] .

These positions are located in Burney, CA.

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

Working Conditions

The incumbent typically is required to perform psychologically stressful and/or physically demanding duties consistent with firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical response, including working in isolated areas, walking or running on uneven, rough terrain, and remaining on duty 24 hours or longer without a break while performing these duties.

May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays in support of emergency incidents.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR $6,230.00 - $7,694.00A 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:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Shasta-Trinity 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) 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, 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.

• Must successfully complete Heavy Fire Equipment Operatortraining courses during the probationary period as a condition of employment and all required training prior to response.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License of the appropriate classupon appointment.
• Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with department policy.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

• 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.

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

$6838 - $8446 Range B Base Salary (paid every month)

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

$2324 - $2870 Range B Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

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

$112,268 – $138,662 Annual Compensation Range B

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

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Northern Region Hiring
[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.

Bargaining Unit 8 Considerations

The Bargaining Unit 8 Memorandum of Understanding regarding Voluntary In-Class Transfer Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed. Atwo-year commitment starting on the date of appointment may be required prior to inter-unit transfer. C ompletion of the appropriate JAC apprenticeship program may also be required prior to inter-unit transfer .

Eligibility Information

To be eligible for consideration, y ou must have taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on the current department certification list, be e ligible to transfer, or be e ligible to reinstate.
Possible TAU candidates may be considered pending exam availability.
Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU) appointments to this classification are made under temporary authorization. In accordance with the California State Constitution, no person may serve in one or more positions under a temporary appointment longer than 9 months in 12 consecutive months. Therefore, all time served in temporary appointments during the 12 consecutive month period will count towards this 9 month maximum. An employee gains no status or rights as a result of the TAU appointment and an employee who has had only a TAU appointment has no reinstatement eligibility. Persons who do not possess the minimum qualifications for the classification are ineligible for appointment as a TAU.
If you are offered and accept a TAU appointment, you will be required to take the next exam administered for this classification. If you do not apply to take the exam, score too low to be in a reachable rank, OR if you fail the test, your TAU appointment will be terminated within 48 hours of the exam results being released.
Sign up for CAL FIRE exam notifications here.
General information on CAL FIRE career opportunities can be found here.

Additional Information

Please include the position number 542-213-6387-501 onyour STD 678.
Candidate may be selected by resume review.
Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V
How To Get A State Job

Individuals must pass an open examination before applying for most job vacancies with the State of California.

Use the “exam/assessment search” function on the CalCareers website at www.jobs.ca.gov to search for the examination you are interested in applying for.If the exam is currently being offered, you will need to follow the directions in the exam bulletin on how to apply for and take the exam. Not all examinations are offered continuously or at the time a job vacancy occurs.

Successful examination candidates are placed on an eligibility list. Candidates should refer to their examination results for specific list eligibility expiration dates and to re-take the exam when necessary. Once list eligibility has been established, you can search and apply for current vacancies in the classification to which you haveestablished eligibility.
Candidates must also meet the minimum qualifications of the classification to be appointed into the classification they are applying for.Minimum qualifications can be found in the class specifications listed on the exam bulletin or on the CalCareers website.Application packages should include documentation andrelevant experience that shows you havethe required education and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications.

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.