Foreman, Vegetation Management - Orange County

HorseShoe Beverage Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

BurnBot seeks a Field Operations Foreman to lead field crews in forestry and prescribed fire projects. The role focuses on direct supervision, day-to-day execution, safety, and adherence to project plans while coordinating with Operations Management on-site.

You will supervise specialists, ensure safe, efficient work, and maintain equipment readiness across transportation corridors under a long-term vegetation management contract.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel extensively (up to 75%).
• CDL Class A (required or obtained within defined onboarding period).
• 5+ years of experience in forestry, fuels mitigation, vegetation management, or wildland fire operations.
• 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Demonstrated experience leading crews in field operations.
• Strong working knowledge of field safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Physical ability to perform demanding field work (lifting up to 100 lbs, uneven terrain, long days outdoors).

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Operations Specialists and Senior Operations Specialists in daily field activities for forestry, fuels mitigation, and prescribed fire projects.
• Assign tasks, sequence work, and manage crew pacing to meet safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
• Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and corrective direction as needed.
• Ensure work is executed according to project scope, burn plans, timber harvest plans, and company standards.
• Identify hazards, manage risk, and exercise stop-work authority when conditions warrant.
• Maintain advanced proficiency in chainsaw operations and heavy equipment operations.
• Ensure equipment, tools, and vehicles are staged, maintained, and used correctly; communicate equipment needs, failures, and logistical issues to Operations Management.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for Operations Superintendents, partners, and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Crew leadership

Field operations

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Fire Science, Natural Resources, or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A

GIS Data Analysis

Job description

• Location 6681 Marine Way,Irvine, CA, 92618,United States
• Base Pay $40.00 - $50.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt (FT)

Description

About BurnBot BurnBot provides systematic fuels treatment services to prevent destructive wildfires. We're firefighters, scientists, engineers, prescribed fire practitioners, ecologists, and community members who are answering the call to scale fuel treatment capacity. Our modern fuel treatment system recognizes and supports conservation efforts with a clean, smoke-free process. We need technology to amplify our workforces with targeted use of synthetic fire to treat fuel loads 10x faster than previously possible.

The Role BurnBot is seeking a Field Operations Foreman to lead field crews executing forestry and prescribed fire operations. The Foreman is responsible for direct supervision of personnel, day-to-day operational execution, and field-level leadership across fuels reduction, vegetation management, and prescribed fire projects.

This role is involved in a new long-term contract we have for vegetation management along transportation corridors throughout the county.

This role is hands-on and field-based. The Foreman works alongside crews while maintaining responsibility for safety, work quality, productivity, equipment readiness, and compliance with project plans and regulatory requirements. This position serves as the primary link between field execution and Operations Management.

This is a non-exempt role with an hourly rate $40-$50. However, we do consider many factors when creating job offers, including (but not limited to), the role, location, responsibilities, experience, training, education, and skillset.

Key Responsibilities

Directly supervise Operations Specialists and Senior Operations Specialists in daily field activities for forestry, fuels mitigation, and prescribed fire projects

Assign tasks, sequence work, and manage crew pacing to meet safety, quality, and productivity expectations

Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and corrective direction as needed

Ensure work is executed according to project scope, burn plans, timber harvest plans, and company standards

Identify hazards, manage risk, and exercise stop-work authority when conditions warrant

Maintain advanced proficiency in chainsaw operations and heavy equipment operations

Ensure equipment, tools, and vehicles are staged, maintained, and used correctly; communicate equipment needs, failures, and logistical issues to Operations Management

Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for Operations Superintendents, partners, and stakeholders

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license; ability to travel extensively (up to 75%)

CDL Class A (required or obtained within defined onboarding period)

5+ years of experience in forestry, fuels mitigation, vegetation management, or wildland fire operations

3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment

Demonstrated experience leading crews in field operations

Strong working knowledge of field safety practices and regulatory compliance

Physical ability to perform demanding field work (lifting up to 100 lbs, uneven terrain, long days outdoors)

Desired Qualifications

Any of the following certifications: FFT1, FFT2, FALB, FIRB, RXB3, CRWB, ENGB

Experience in wildland firefighting, prescribed burns, forestry, timber, logging, or as a sawyer, faller or arborist

Experience operating farm, forestry, or other heavy equipment, trucks and large trailers

Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Fire Science, Natural Resources, or related field

ISA Arborist Certification

Experience coordinating multi-crew or multi-equipment operations

GIS Data Analysis

Burnbot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with one or more disabilities, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 415-795-9124 or [e-mail].

Burnbot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with one or more disabilities, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 415-795-9124 or [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Package Name Burnbot Criminal Background Check Package + Drug Test