California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is hiring: Heav

Heavy Fire Equipment Operator - Fuels Reduction

Join the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) as a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator - Fuels Reduction.

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.

Job Description And Duties

This position is located in Willits, CA. The incumbent will be required to operate heavy fire equipment for fuels reduction and other wildland fire management activities.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• Must successfully complete required training during the probationary period as a condition of employment.
• Possession of the appropriate Driver’s License is required upon appointment.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 10/11/2025

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.

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.