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

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator. The position is located in Oroville, CA, and the pay range is $6,078.00 - $7,506.00 A.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-494348
Position #: 542-211-6387-507
Working Title: Heavy Fire Equipment Operator
Classification: HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Responsibilities and Requirements:

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

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: 10/12/2025

How To Apply:

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299).
• Other - Copy of the front and back of your valid Driver's License of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.