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Cal Fire Dozer Operator Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Firefighter Paramedic

Redlands, CA · On-site

$76.10K - $92.50K/yr

Assists in operating nozzles and directing a stream of water onto the fire; carries and operates ... Cal-JAC CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Card must be dated between May 31 , 2025 - May 31 ...

Assists in operating nozzles and directing a stream of water onto the fire; carries and operates ... Cal-JAC CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Card must be dated between May 31, 2025 - May 31 ...

Safety Manager

Ontario, CA · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

Interact with New-Indy operators daily * Lead incident management with the use of Dakota * Report ... fire prevention inspections, etc. * As part of the leadership team, participates in weekend ...

Interact with New-Indy operators daily * Lead incident management with the use of Dakota * Report ... fire prevention inspections, etc. * As part of the leadership team, participates in weekend ...

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How much do cal fire dozer operator jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for cal fire dozer operator in Riverside, CA is $26.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.06 and $28.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cal Fire Dozer Operator job?

A Cal Fire Dozer Operator is responsible for operating bulldozers to create fire lines, clear vegetation, and assist in wildfire suppression efforts. They work in challenging and hazardous conditions, often in remote areas, to help control and contain wildfires. Operators must have experience with heavy equipment, strong situational awareness, and the ability to work as part of a wildfire response team. This role requires physical endurance, emergency response training, and knowledge of fire behavior.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cal Fire Dozer Operator position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Cal Fire Dozer Operator, you need expertise in heavy equipment operation, knowledge of fire behavior, and relevant training or certification such as a valid equipment operator's license and completion of Cal Fire safety programs. Familiarity with bulldozers, GPS navigation systems, radio communication devices, and fire suppression equipment is essential. Strong decision-making skills, composure under pressure, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for this role. These capabilities ensure that operators can safely and efficiently create fire breaks, support firefighting crews, and protect communities in high-risk, dynamic environments.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Cal Fire Dozer Operator during fire season?

During fire season, Cal Fire Dozer Operators are responsible for operating bulldozers to construct fire lines, clear vegetation, and create defensible spaces to help contain wildfires. Their day often involves collaborating closely with fire crews, using communications equipment to receive instructions, and performing regular maintenance checks on their machinery. Operators may be deployed to remote or rugged terrain for extended periods, sometimes working long shifts in challenging conditions. This vital work is performed as part of a larger incident response team, contributing directly to fire suppression and community safety.
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Infographic showing various Cal Fire Dozer Operator job openings in Riverside, CA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 62% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,832 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Administrative Services Manager II - Fire

Riverside County, CA

Riverside, CA • On-site

$114.73K - $162.51K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Salary : $114,729.80 - $162,506.72 Annually
Location : Perris
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-74113-04
Department: Fire
Division: Fire Protection - Forest
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Fire Department is seeking to hire an Administrative Services Manager II in Perris. This position involves overseeing, planning, and directing the daily operations of the department's Human Resources functions. Key responsibilities include managing recruitment and onboarding, labor relations, grievances, employee services, performance evaluations, and other related HR activities, as well as handling additional assignments as required.
The department is looking for candidates with supervisory or management experience in a human resources setting. Applicants with expertise in NeoGov, PeopleSoft, recruitment, onboarding, grievances, and labor relations are strongly encouraged to apply.
This class has been designated eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as outlined in Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to hold a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County is one of California's largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plan, organize and direct the administrative activities of a County department including support activities, such as procurement, physical plant operations and contract administration; plan and direct personnel activities of the department; interview, hire, train, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff; represent the department on grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Act as a member of the department's management team; participate in the development and implementation of operational and administrative policies; participate in the development of new programs to facilitate long and short-term strategies and financial plan objectives; coordinate activities with other divisions, departments, public entities, and agencies in order to ensure that administrative and fiscal objectives are achieved.
• Direct the department's accounting, fiscal and budgetary matters; prepare written justification for budget proposals; explain and defend proposals and alternatives to top managers or committees; recommend transfer of funds within an organization at times of budget short fall; authorize payment vouchers, requisitions and a variety of fiscal reports and expenditures; recommend actions to balance the budget; produce various fiscal and financial reports.
• Serve as the department's liaison to County and state agencies in fiscal, personnel and administrative matters; act as liaison to County Internal Service Fund Departments.
• Monitor progress of legislation on departmental programs, finances and operations; may lobby for legislative changes.
• Advise and make recommendations on the organization or reorganization of departmental work units; conduct studies and prepare reports on departmental operations and systems; direct the resolution of complex departmental administrative problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, information services, finance, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: Three years of professional administrative experience, which must include a minimum of two years providing supervision to staff performing administrative functions.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of supervision; principles of public and business administration; organization, fiscal management and personnel management; budget preparation and control; administrative problems involved in operating a governmental department with several subdivisions and programmatic areas; methods and techniques for conducting analytical studies of administrative and management practices; legislative processes of the County, state and federal governments; practical application of computers and peripheral equipment.
Ability to: Develop and install new methods and procedures; direct a program of organizational and procedural analysis and put into practice effective improvements; perform budget analysis, preparation and monitoring; research, analyze and make recommendations on administrative, management and procedural practices; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; plan, organize and direct the work of an administrative organization; prepare clear and concise written and oral reports; make effective presentations of conclusions and recommendations orally and in writing; direct, supervise, train, and evaluate performance of subordinate employees; effectively delegate responsibility.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment:Contact the recruiter, Mary Miller, at 951-955-3464 or via email at with any questions regarding this recruitment. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
  • Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:
  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108 months = 10.46 Hours
108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. E...