HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-516455

- Heavy Equipment Mechanic

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

$5,608.00 - $6,723.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

5/15/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties For questions related to the duties of the positions, please contact Deputy Chief Gerry Magana by phone at (530) 528-5199 or by email at gerry.magana@fire.ca.gov . These positions are located in Red Bluff, CA. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions May be subject to working nights, weekends, or holidays to complete duties. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-516455

Position #(s): 541-215-6834-VAR

Working Title:

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Classification:

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

$5,608.00 - $6,723.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

2

Work Location:

Tehama County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Tehama-Glenn 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!

Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation 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 (SCBA). The use of such equipment may place a physiological burden on the incumbent that varies with the type of equipment used, the job and workplace conditions in which the equipment in which the equipment is used, and the medical status of the incumbent. As such, the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. This clearance process consists of a comprehensive medical evaluation including a review of the incumbent's medical history, a complete physical examination, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill tests. As a condition of employment, incumbent is required to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with Tank (N) and Passenger (P) endorsements and no restriction for air brakes or standard transmission by the end of the 6-month probationary period. Employees using a Commercial Driver License (CDL) are subject to drug and alcohol testing under Federal regulations. Consequently, employees in classifications that require a CDL as a minimum qualification will be placed in the State's random drug and alcohol testing pool. Candidate must pass a pre-employment medical evaluation, drug pre-screen test, and be enrolled in the Federal Department of Transportation random pull program. Maintains the Arduous Fitness Standard in accordance with department policy. Unless otherwise instructed, employee is required to furnish appropriate hand tools. 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:

5/15/2026