HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Job at California Department of Forestry and Fire Prote

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Provided Pay Range This range is provided by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base Pay Range 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-503073 Position #: 541‑316‑6834‑602 Working Title: HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Classification: HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Salary: $5,608.00 – $7,379.00 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: San Luis Obispo County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: San Luis Obispo Unit Department Information 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! Job Description and Duties Please see the attached duty statement for details on this position. Contact Chief Amber Henderson at 805‑903‑3402 or email SLUhiring@fire.ca.gov for questions related to this position. Candidate may be selected by resume review. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements The position requires a drug screening to be passed prior to being hired. The position requires a background investigation to be cleared prior to being hired. Within 6 months of appointment, incumbent is required to have a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Class A or B Commercial Driver License with a tank (N) endorsement and no restriction for air brakes or standard transmission. New hires that do not have the passenger (P) endorsement will be able to drive the required vehicles for the purpose of obtaining a passenger endorsement only when an employee with the proper endorsement is present. The P endorsement must be obtained by the end of the six (6) month probationary period. TAU applicants are encouraged to apply. What is TAU? TAU appointments to this classification are made under temporary authorization regardless of eligibility. In accordance with the California State Constitution, no person may serve in one or more positions under a temporary appointment longer than 9 months in 12 consecutive months. Therefore, all time served in temporary appointments (for example, CAL FIRE’s Firefighter I) during the 12‑consecutive‑month period will count toward this 9‑month maximum. An employee gains no status or rights as a result of the TAU appointment and an employee who has had only a TAU appointment has no reinstatement eligibility. Persons who do not possess the minimum qualifications for the classification are ineligible for appointment as a TAU. Temporary appointments will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment. If you are offered and accept a TAU appointment, you will be required to take the next exam administered for this classification. If you do not apply to take the exam, score too low to be in a reachable rank, or if you fail the test, your TAU appointment will be terminated within 48 hours of the exam results being released. 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 at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 1/19/2026 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have LEO/Lawn Eligibility, are in the process of obtaining LEO 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 eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). 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. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard‑copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below. Address for Mailing Application Packages Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring Attn: 541‑316‑6834‑602 1234 East Shaw Avenue Fresno, CA 93710 Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring Attn: 541‑316‑6834‑602 1234 East Shaw Avenue Fresno, CA 93710 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents 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 – required and must be included. Other – Authorization to Release Information Form (PO‑299): This form may be found at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9 Other – Copy of the front and back of a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class 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. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr