STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Department of Parks & Recreation · Monterey County

Salary: $5,580 – $6,680 per month

Closes: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MONTEREY DISTRICT / IXSHENTA STATE PARK / ROADS AND TRAILS PROGRAM 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. This State Park Equipment Operator (SPEO) is assigned to the Roads and Trails program of the Monterey District. This position works under general supervision of the Monterey District Park Maintenance Chief III and works closely with the Roads and Trails Park Maintenance Supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for the operation and routine maintenance of assigned heavy equipment. In the course of routine activities the incumbent may act as crew leader for seasonal and lesser skilled staff. Other occasional duties for this position include attending staff meetings, assisting in emergency activities (rescue, first aid, etc.), preparing and leading safety or accident prevention meetings, training/orienting new or lesser skilled staff and responding to questions from park visitors. The reporting location for this position is Ixshenta State Park but will be required to work at other locations throughout the district as assigned. Training and development assignments may be considered. The incumbent's work schedule will be Monday- Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm. This position is designated as not telework eligible. This position requires a valid California class A commercial driver’s license and a clean driving history. 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. State housing may be required. *Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs, or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements after the state housing may be required as requested by HR. Please contact Jim Doran with any questions at Jim.Doran@parks.ca.gov or 831-601-1205. Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, 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 599.962. This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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. • The position(s) require(s) a(n) Class A Commercial License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license 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) 599.961, 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 599.962. 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.
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Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - MONTEREY DISTRICT / IXSHENTA STATE PARK / ROADS AND TRAILS PROGRAM

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.

This State Park Equipment Operator (SPEO) is assigned to the Roads and Trails program of the Monterey District. This position works under general supervision of the Monterey District Park Maintenance Chief III and works closely with the Roads and Trails Park Maintenance Supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for the operation and routine maintenance of assigned heavy equipment. In the course of routine activities the incumbent may act as crew leader for seasonal and lesser skilled staff. Other occasional duties for this position include attending staff meetings, assisting in emergency activities (rescue, first aid, etc.), preparing and leading safety or accident prevention meetings, training/orienting new or lesser skilled staff and responding to questions from park visitors. The reporting location for this position is Ixshenta State Park but will be required to work at other locations throughout the district as assigned. Training and development assignments may be considered.


The incumbent's work schedule will be Monday- Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm.
This position is designated as not telework eligible.
This position requires a valid California class A commercial driver’s license and a clean driving history. 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.
State housing may be required. *Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs, or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements after the state housing may be required as requested by HR. Please contact Jim Doran with any questions at Jim.Doran@parks.ca.gov or 831-601-1205.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, 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 599.962.


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

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

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.
  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) Class A Commercial License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license 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) 599.961, 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 599.962.


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.

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Applications close in 2 days, on November 6, 2026.

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This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 28, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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