Firefighting Heavy Equipment Operator (Initial Attack)

Forest Service; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forest Service seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator to join a fire crew. The role focuses on operating heavy equipment for initial attack and ongoing fire suppression activities, contributing to fuels management and safety on the fire line.

Location is negotiable after selection, with the position based in a National Forest as part of the fire management organization. Applicants should be prepared to work in dynamic, field conditions and support incident response as part of a coordinated

Qualifications

• Operate heavy equipment for fire suppression tasks.
• Experience with initial attack operations is a plus.
• Ability to work as part of a fire crew under challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment for fire suppression and initial attack missions.
• Assist with fuels management activities as assigned by the supervisor.

Job description

The Forest Service seeks a skilled heavy equipment operator to join a fire crew. The role focuses on operating heavy equipment for initial attack and ongoing fire suppression activities, contributing to fuels management and safety on the fire line.

Location is negotiable after selection, with the position based in a National Forest as part of the fire management organization. Applicants should be prepared to work in dynamic, field conditions and support incident response as part of a coordinated