Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator

Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator, EO2 
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered 
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,517.00 – $5,241.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/6/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Fire readiness, fuels mitigation, forest resiliency
• Operate dozers, excavators, and transports both during fire suppression and non-emergency situations.
• Perform maintenance on heavy equipment, engines, chainsaws, and pumps.
• Assist with training both internal firefighters, along with external equipment operators for “blue card training”
• Occasionally participate on region and statewide committees. May assist with unit vehicle maintenance and assist with inventory of fire unit equipment.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Possession of a Class A CDL.

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of two years experience in operating dozers or excavators in a forested environment.
• Two-year minimum of documented experience operating Class A CDL-rated transport equipment including lowboy trailers, tilt bed trailers, tilt bed transport
  trucks, etc.
• Team Leadership – Actively takes steps to build a cohesive and results-oriented team.
• Decisiveness — Makes timely decisions even when data is limited or when solutions may produce unpleasant consequences. Under emergency or ambiguous circumstances, can produce an effective action plan on a timely basis.
• Tact and Diplomacy — Respond to difficult, stressful, or sensitive interpersonal situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.