Heavy Fire Equipment Operator
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $6,230 to $7,694 | $74,760 to $92,328 |
| B | $6,838 to $8,446 | $82,056 to $101,352 |
Representation
CAL FIRE Local 2881 represents Bargaining Unit R08, Firefighter.
Where these jobs are
194 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Forestry & Fire Protection, California Department of | 194 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators across all California employers was $87,160 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $74,760 to $101,352 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 34 Classes not eligible for Night Shift Differential.
- Footnote R4 Range 4 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.