Lead Wildland Firefighter (Engineering Equipment Operator)

Forest Service; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

This USDA Forest Service unit seeks a lead operator of heavy equipment for initial attack and fuels management. You will manage a range of equipment to support fire suppression and related natural resource projects.

The role requires safe operation, adherence to regulations, and coordination with field teams across diverse terrains. Strong emphasis on teamwork and situational awareness in challenging environments.

Qualifikationen

• Experience operating heavy machinery for fire suppression or natural resource work.
• Ability to work in remote field conditions and follow safety protocols.

Aufgaben

• Operates engineering and construction equipment including graders and bulldozers across varied terrains.
• Supports initial attack, fire and fuels management with equipment in accordance with safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Grader

Bulldozer

Backhoe

Loader

Jobbeschreibung

Open: August 24, 2026 — Closes: September 22, 2026

Summary

This position is located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. This position serves as a lead operator of heavy equipment on initial attack, fire and fuels management activities and operates this equipment in support of other natural resource projects, and is responsible for the operation of a variety of heavy equipment for fire suppression activities. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section for regional contacts.

Major Duties

Operates engineering and construction equipment, such as graders, between angle-dozer blades, tractors with bulldozer or angledozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors, on all types of terrains.