HEAVY FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

State of California • Santa Rosa, CA

75d • $6,230 - $7,694 • Onsite

About The Position

For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Battalion Chief Michael Crabtree by phone at [phone] and by email at [e-mail].

This position is located in Boonville, CA.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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!

Requirements

• 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 is used, and the medical status of the incumbent. As such, 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 test.
• Must successfully complete required training during the probationary period as a condition of employment.
• Possession of the appropriate Driver's License is required upon appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with Tank (N) and Passenger (P) endorsements and no restriction for air brakes or standard transmission.
• Must be able to operate and make emergency repairs to heavy equipment, operate equipment in mountainous areas under hazardous fire conditions, maintain cooperative relations with other organizations and agencies, keep detailed and accurate records, and follow directions.

Benefits

• $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
• employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees