Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Shasta County

Working title
Heavy Fire Equipment Operator
Monthly salary
$6230.00 - $7694.00
Job Code #
JC-534571
Position #
542-213-6387-501
Deadline
10/16/2026
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For questions on the duties of the position, please contact Assistant Chief Steve Chapman by phone at (530) 448-2405 or by email at steve.chapman@fire.ca.gov.

These positions are located in Burney, CA.Job Description and Duties For questions on the duties of the position, please contact Assistant Chief Steve Chapman by phone at (530) 448-2405 or by email at steve.chapman@fire.ca.gov.

These positions are located in Burney, CA.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:

 

$6230 - $7694 Range A Base Salary (paid every month)

$6838 - $8446 Range B Base Salary (paid every month)

$2117 - $2615 Range A Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$2324 - $2870 Range B Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$102,281 ”“ $126,323 Annual Compensation Range A

$112,268 ”“ $138,662 Annual Compensation Range B

 

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:

 

$6230 - $7694 Range A Base Salary (paid every month)

$6838 - $8446 Range B Base Salary (paid every month)

$2117 - $2615 Range A Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$2324 - $2870 Range B Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$102,281 ”“ $126,323 Annual Compensation Range A

$112,268 ”“ $138,662 Annual Compensation Range B

 

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 - Completed Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). This form may be found here: PO-299
    • Other - Copy of the front and back of your valid driver’s license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
    • Other - Copy of your completed CAL FIRE HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Supplemental Form: CAL FIRE HFEO Supplemental Form
    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: 10/16/2026

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

    Human Resources Contact:
    Northern Region Hiring
    (707) 576-2275

    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.

    Human Resources Contact:
    Northern Region Hiring
    (707) 576-2275

    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.