Heavy Fire Equipment Operator

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 Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

For question son the duties of the position, please contact Assistant Chief Steve Chapman byphone at  or by email at  .

These positions are located in Burney, CA.

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

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.

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

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!

• 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 Operator training 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.

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…