Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Correctional Facility) Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-534519

- Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Correctional Facility)

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

(CORRECTIONAL

FACILITY

) $6,157.00 - $7,379.00 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:

10/17/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Assistant Chief Jeff Loveless by phone at (530) 708-2704 or by email at jeff.loveless@fire.ca.gov. This position is located at the Growlersburg Conservation Camp in El Dorado County, CA. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions The incumbent typically is required to perform psychologically stressful and/or physically demanding duties consistent with firefighting disaster response, and emergency medical response, including working in isolated areas, walking or running on uneven, rough terrain, and remaining on duty 24 hours or longer without a break while performing these duties. At the discretion of management, the duty week shall consist of four (4) ten-hour days. The duty shift may also include weekend coverage. Employee is subject to call back for emergency repairs and may be assigned to emergency incidents if deemed appropriate by the Division Chief and Fleet Manager. Unless otherwise instructed by

CAL FIRE

administration, employee is required to furnish appropriate hand tools. 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

(CORRECTIONAL

FACILITY

) Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-534519

Position #(s): 542-435-6826-001

Working Title:

Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Correctional Facility)

Classification:

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

(CORRECTIONAL

FACILITY

)

$6,157.00 - $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:

El Dorado County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Amador-El Dorado 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 Division of 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 restrictions 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. 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:

10/17/2026