HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-522497

- Heavy Equipment Mechanic

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

$5,608.00 - $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:

7/7/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties For questions related to the duties of the position contact the Forestry Equipment Manager, Matt DePhilippis at (619) 590-3100 or via email at Matt.

DePhilippis@fire.ca.gov. Candidates may be selected by resume review. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions May be subject to working nights, weekends, or holidays in support of emergency incidents including travel. 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-522497

Position #(s): 541-314-6834-005

Working Title:

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Classification:

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

$5,608.00 - $6,723.00 A $6,157.00 - $7,379.00 B 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 Diego County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

San Diego 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.

CAL FIRE

offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. 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. TAU applicants are encouraged to apply. What is TAU? TAU appointments to this classification are made under temporary authorization. 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 towards 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. Incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). As such, CAL/OSHA requires incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. Within six months of appointment, incumbent is required to have a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a tank (N) endorsement and passenger (P) endorsement and no restriction for air brakes or standard transmission. New hires that do not possess the appropriate CDL and endorsements are authorized to drive the required vehicles for the purpose of obtaining a commercial license and appropriate endorsements only when an employee with the proper endorsement is present in the vehicle with them. 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:

7/7/2026