State Park Equipment Operator

February 3, 2026
Application ends: July 30, 2026
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Job Description

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Position: State Park Equipment Operator
Company: Department of Parks & Recreation
Job Brief
State park equipment operator – central valley district / rancho san luis sector / san luis reservoir sra this classification is subject to the post and bid process.

Salary Detail
$5,580 – $6,680 a month

Experience
Professional Track Record is required

Job Detail
  • STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #:
  • JC-498817
  • Position #(s): 549-738-6389-002
  • Working Title:
  • STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Classification:
  • STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR $5,580 – $6,680
  • 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:
  • Merced County
  • Telework:
  • In Office
  • Job Type:
  • Permanent, Full Time Facility:
  • Central Valley District
  • Work Shift:
  • 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Work Week:
  • Monday to Thursday
  • Department Information The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
  • All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov 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 Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. 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. 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: 12/1/2025
  • Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority. therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages
  • You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
  • Department of Parks Recreation
  • Administrative Services Division
  • Attn: Classification and Hiring Unit
  • P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
  • You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Parks Recreation
  • Administrative Services Division
  • Classification and Hiring Unit
  • 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Monday-Friday, excluding weekends and state holidays.
  • 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
  • Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
  • Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov
  • Hiring Unit Contact: Gerald Heberling (209) 509-9982 gerald.heberling@parks.ca.gov 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: Sharon Comas – EEO Office (916) 653-9990 sharon.comas@parks.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. Additional Instructions
  • If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-738-6389-002 and the Job Control # JC-498817 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 1application 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 ph1numbers 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. Eligibility Information To be appointed you must satisfy 1of the following requirements:
  • List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
  • Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
  • Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
  • In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have 1of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.
  • 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.