Heavy Equipment Mechanic Nevada County

Working title
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Monthly salary
$5608.00 - $6723.00
Job Code #
JC-533015
Position #
541-216-6834-501
Deadline
10/14/2026
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For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Forestry Equipment Manager I Tyler Mathias by phone at (530) 277-2330 or by email at tyler.mathias@fire.ca.gov.

This position is located in Nevada City, CA.

This is a readvertisement. If you applied to the previous position posting (JC-522604) you do not need to reapply or interview again; your application and rating from the selection process will still be considered as part of this recruitment. Job Description and Duties For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Forestry Equipment Manager I Tyler Mathias by phone at (530) 277-2330 or by email at tyler.mathias@fire.ca.gov.

This position is located in Nevada City, CA.

This is a readvertisement. If you applied to the previous position posting (JC-522604) you do not need to reapply or interview again; your application and rating from the selection process will still be considered as part of this recruitment. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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. 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 work place. 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. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. 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. 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 work place. 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.
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

 

$5608 - $6723 Base Salary (paid every month)

$67,296 ”“ $80,676 Annual Compensation (plus Fire Mission Pay)*

 

*Fire Mission Pay: Incumbents receive approximately 10% of base pay paid monthly when fire season is declared for the employee’s Unit.

 

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

 

$5608 - $6723 Base Salary (paid every month)

$67,296 ”“ $80,676 Annual Compensation (plus Fire Mission Pay)*

 

*Fire Mission Pay: Incumbents receive approximately 10% of base pay paid monthly when fire season is declared for the employee’s Unit.

 

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

    • Required Application Package Documents

    The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

    • 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. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
    • Resume is 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 your valid driver’s license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
    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: 10/14/2026

    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

    Department Website: www.fire.ca.gov
    Human Resources Contact:
    Michi McKillip
    (707) 576-2905

    Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

    EEO Contact:
    Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
    (916) 767-8359
    ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov
    California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
    Contact Information

    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

    Department Website: www.fire.ca.gov
    Human Resources Contact:
    Michi McKillip
    (707) 576-2905

    Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

    EEO Contact:
    Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
    (916) 767-8359
    ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov
    California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.