STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Job at Department of Parks & Recreation, Los Angeles County, CA

  • Department of Parks & Recreation
  • Los Angeles County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ANGELES DISTRICT/ DISTRICT WIDE SERVICES / MALIBU CREEK 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.

Note: Pending ongoing negotiations with LA County, the reporting location may change to Dockweiler State Beach and/or Will Roger State Beach

The reporting location for this position will be Malibu Creek State Park 1925 Las Virgenes Rd., Calabasas, CA, 91302. Under the general direction of the Park Maintenance Chief I.  The SPEO is responsible for maintenance of all roads and trails; excavation for facility projects;  identification and prioritization of heavy equipment work projects; preparing project work  plans; assisting in the inspection and evaluation of roads and other facilities; preparing  purchase documents for materials and tools or for the repair of heavy equipment; assisting in  preparing specifications for heavy equipment purchases; performing monthly vehicle and  equipment inspections; maintaining vehicle logs; and leading seasonal work crews. T he SPEO will support specialized beach grooming and sand  racking operations. The SPEO may be required to work at other units within the District or in  different Districts in the case of emergencies.

The working schedule is Thursday-Sunday from 6:30 AM-5:00 PM. Will be required to work weekends, nights, holidays, and irregular hours.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

Possession of a valid Class A or B 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.

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to appointment.

This position is designated as not telework eligible .

State Housing is not available. For further information regarding this position,  please contact Jacoub Mahshi at (424) 508-0465 or Jacoub.Mahshi@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.

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

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 .

Work environment is an office/contact station setting, using computers, telephone and other business equipment. Typical work activities involve frequent and prolonged periods of sitting. Typical work involves extended telephone conversations and keyboard operation. Must meet many deadlines within short time frames. Hand dexterity to use telephone, keyboard and calculators are common requirements. Move about, stand, reach, stoop or bend. Use fine motor skills for computer or office machine use. Lift supply boxes minimum weight of 10 pounds to maximum weight of 50 pounds. Use of hand cart to move supplies over 10 pounds of weight. Requires reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. May involve some exposure to aggressive visitors. Will work outdoors in unpredictable weather ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold. May come in contact with wild animals. This is a uniformed position, uniform standards must be met. Must be willing to work weekends, nights, and holidays as necessary

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) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) Class A Driver's License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license 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.

This classification has been designated as safety sensitive in accordance with Department of Personnel Administration Rule 599.961, whereby drug and alcohol affected performance could clearly endanger the health and safety of others. Applicants for positions in this class are required to pass a drug screening test.

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 # 549-915-6389-003 and the Job Control # JC-529562 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, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift, Weekend work

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