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STATE PARK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

State of California

State of California

San Benito County, CA, USA
Posted on Feb 28, 2026

Job Description and Duties

State Park Equipment Operator (PERMANENT FULL-TIME) - DIABLO RANGE DISTRICT / HOLLISTER HILLS sector / HOLLISTER HILLS STATE VEHICULAR RECREATION AREA

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 incumbent's work schedule will be Thursday through Sunday from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The reporting location for this position is the Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA), 7800 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA.
This position will work under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor).

The Diablo Range District is looking for a State Park Equipment Operator who will be responsible for performing road and trail maintenance at Hollister Hills SVRA, located in the Gabilan Mountains. This position will implement best management practices to reduce dust generation and support weekend special events. As part of the Natural Resource team, this position will support restoration and trail projects. Hollister Hills SVRA features 6800 acres of scenic terrain with Off Highway Vehicles, hiking, bicycling and equestrian trails. This position may act as Lead Person when working with Park Maintenance Assistants, Laborers, Senior Maintenance Aides, Maintenance Aides, Conservation Crews, or Volunteers. ATV, ROV, and 4x4 operation is required to complete the duties. Training will be provided.


Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

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.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing not available.
For further information regarding this position, please contact Wes Gray at (831) 636-2016 or at wes.gray@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 here.

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