Logo
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California, Missouri, United States, 65018

Save Job

Join to apply for the

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

role at

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) .

Pay Range Base pay: $5,608.00 - $6,723.00 per annum. New state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

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 workplace. 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-502635

Position #: 541-213-6834‑VAR

Working Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Classification: HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: Shasta County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Shasta‑Trinity Unit

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

Job Description And Duties For questions related to the duties of the positions, please contact Deputy Chief Don Watt by phone at (530) 448‑2401 or by email at Donald.Watt@fire.ca.gov. These positions are located in Redding, CA. Additional information is available in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a drug screening to be passed prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) a background investigation to be cleared prior to being hired.

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). As a condition of employment, the incumbent must obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with Tank (N) and Passenger (P) endorsements and no restrictions for air brakes or standard transmission by the end of the 6‑month probationary period. Employees with a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing under Federal regulations and to the State’s random drug and alcohol testing pool.

Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date, 1/23/2026. The final filing date is the deadline for consideration. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will proceed.

How to Apply Complete the application package (including Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and required documents) and submit electronically through your CalCareer account at www.calcareers.ca.gov. For hard‑copy submissions, mail or drop off the package at the address below.

Mailing address:

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring

Attn: SHU – HEM

135 Ridgway Avenue

Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Drop‑off hours:

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Required application documents:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (or electronic equivalent). All experience and education relating to the minimum qualifications should be included.

Resume.

Authorization to Release Information Form (PO‑299) – available at https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9.

Copy of the front and back of your valid driver’s license of the appropriate class issued by the DMV.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this posting.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Government Administration

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) by 2x.

#J-18808-Ljbffr