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Job Posting: Heavy Fire Equipment Operator

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-469544 - Heavy Fire Equipment Operator

Final Filing Date: 3/17/2025

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

Contact: Assistant Chief Ryan Packat (559)358-7101 or by email at ryan.pack@fire.ca.gov for questions related to the duties of the position.

Candidate may be selected by resume review.

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

Working Conditions

Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with Department policy. The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). As such, CAL/OSHA requires the incumbent to be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays in support of emergency incidents. The Unit expects a two-year commitment for all permanent assignments before granting transfer eligibility.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

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) 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) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

FELONY DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to California Penal Code 4571, any individual interested in seeking employment who may be required to work with inmates at a conservation camp must disclose any prior felony status upfront, so CAL FIRE/CDCR can provide informed consent to a former felon to be on the Conservation Camp/Prison grounds. Any person/employee that has been convicted of a Felony and not received written consent is committing a Felony.

PREA INFORMATION: Positions located at a Camp or requiring the supervision of inmates require compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Compliance is determined by completing a Live Scan prior to appointment and during the course of employment to verify the standards of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 115 Prison Rape Elimination Act National Standards are met.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available