Job Description

Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - DIABLO RANGE DISTRICT / CONTRA-SOLANO SECTOR / MOUNT DIABLO STATE PARK

This classification is subject to the Post and Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer change in class, reinstatement, re-employment, and training and development assignment candidates will be accepted for this position but consistent with the MOU/Bargaining Agreement BU12/13 contract cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

The incumbents work schedule will be Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM .

The  reporting  location for this position is Mount Diablo State Park Service Yard at on South Gate Road of Mount Diablo near Danville, CA . This position will work under the direction of the Park Maintenance Chief I. 

The State Park Equipment Operator (SPEO) operates all equipment including heavy equipment throughout the sector, when necessary. The SPEO will also operate a variety of heavy or complex motorized maintenance and construction equipment used in the State Park System to operate trucks, equipment carriers, and other power equipment to perform minor maintenance of such equipment and to do other related work. The ideal candidate will be self-directed and motivated and willing to work as a member of the overall Sector Team.

The incumbent will be responsible for transport and operation of heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, road graders, and water trucks. The incumbent will work with resource crews, conservation corps crews, and seasonal employees. Other occasional duties for this position include attending staff meetings, assisting in emergency activities (rescue, first aid, Storm events, etc.), preparing and leading safety or accident prevention meetings.

This position is designated as not telework eligible. 

State housing is required.  For further information regarding this position, please contact Matt Courtney at (831) 636-5563 or at matt.courtney@parks.ca.gov.

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click .

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Working Conditions

Typical work activities may involve frequent and prolonged periods of standing and walking. Work outdoors in various types of weather. May work in unpleasant conditions and hazardous situations, have moderate exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises, elevated heights or near fast moving machinery and traffic. May work with facilities maintenance staff on other projects as needed.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• 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.

Possession of a valid Class A driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application. This position will be subject to the Federal Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR .

May require heavy physical work including lifting, pushing or pulling.

May operate a boat to perform maintenance activities.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Benefits

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

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position #549-662-6389-002 and the Job Control # JC-518485 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Seasonal work, Remote work, Monday to Friday

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