STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Parks is seeking a State Park Equipment Operator for the Angeles District, Malibu Creek State Park. The role involves maintaining roads and trails, leading seasonal crews, and supporting beach grooming operations. Schedule is Thursday-Sunday, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM, with weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.

Salary ranges from $5,580.00 to $6,680.00 per month. Final filing date is 10/02/2026; drug screening, medical clearance and CDL are required; position is not telework eligible.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license and CDL required.
• Drug screening and medical clearance required prior to hire.
• Not telework eligible; on-site work at Malibu Creek / Angeles District.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roads and trails; excavate for facility projects.
• Identify and prioritize heavy equipment work; prepare work plans.
• Assist inspection and evaluation of roads and facilities; prepare purchase docs and specs for heavy equipment.
• Perform monthly vehicle/equipment inspections; maintain vehicle logs; lead seasonal crews.
• Support beach grooming and sand raking operations; may work at other units during emergencies.

Job description

Job Posting: STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-529562

STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

$5,580.00 - $6,680.00 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: 10/2/2026

Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ANGELES DISTRICT/ DISTRICT WIDE SERVICES / MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK

This classification is subject to the Post and Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer change in class, reinstatement, re-employment, and training and development assignment candidates will be accepted for this position but consistent with the MOU/Bargaining Agreement BU12/13 contract cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire. Note: Pending ongoing negotiations with LA County, the reporting location may change to Dockweiler State Beach and/or Will Roger State Beach.

The reporting location for this position will be Malibu Creek State Park 1925 Las Virgenes Rd., Calabasas, CA, 91302. Under the general direction of the Park Maintenance Chief I. The SPEO is responsible for maintenance of all roads and trails; excavation for facility projects; identification and prioritization of heavy equipment work projects; preparing project work plans; assisting in the inspection and evaluation of roads and other facilities; preparing purchase documents for materials and tools or for the repair of heavy equipment; assisting in preparing specifications for heavy equipment purchases; performing monthly vehicle and equipment inspections; maintaining vehicle logs; and leading seasonal work crews. The SPEO will support specialized beach grooming and sand racking operations. The SPEO may be required to work at other units within the District or in different Districts in the case of emergencies.

The working schedule is Thursday-Sunday from 6:30 AM-5:00 PM. Will be required to work weekends, nights, holidays, and irregular hours.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

Possession of a valid Class A or B driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

The position(s) require a Drug Screening to be passed prior to appointment.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State Housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Jacoub Mahshi at [phone] or [e-mail].

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting. Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962.

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

Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here.

Work environment is an office/contact station setting, using computers, telephone and other business equipment. Typical work activities involve frequent and prolonged periods of sitting. Typical work involves extended telephone conversations and keyboard operation. Must meet many deadlines within short time frames. Hand dexterity to use telephone, keyboard and calculators are common requirements. Move about, stand, reach, stoop or bend. Use fine motor skills for computer or office machine use. Lift supply boxes minimum weight of 10 pounds to maximum weight of 50 pounds. Use of hand cart to move supplies over 10 pounds of weight. Requires reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. May involve some exposure to aggressive visitors. Will work outdoors in unpredictable weather ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold. May come in contact with wild animals. This is a uniformed position, uniform standards must be met. Must be willing to work weekends, nights, and holidays as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529562

Position #(s): 549-915-6389-003

Working Title: STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Classification: STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR $5,580.00 - $6,680.00 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: Los Angeles County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Angeles District

Work Shift: 6:30 AM-5:00 PM

Work Week: Thursday-Sunday

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

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) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Class A Driver's License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

This classification has been designated as safety sensitive in accordance with Department of Personnel Administration Rule 599.961, whereby drug and alcohol affected performance could clearly endanger the health and safety of others. Applicants for positions in this class are required to pass a drug screening test.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jacoub Mahshi
[phone]
[e-mail]

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:
Sharon Comas - EEO Office
[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.

Eligibility Information

To be considered for the job vacancy you MUST satisfy one of the following requirements:

1. List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for the classification of State Park Equipment Operator. Click here for more information on how to apply for the State Park Equipment Operator. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
2. Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
3. Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.

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.