Forest Fire Crew Ranger I - Field Technician (MS)

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Forestry Commission in Area 37 (Jones County, MS) is seeking a Forest Ranger I to join a fire suppression crew. Duties include preventing and suppressing fires, equipment maintenance, and constructing fire breaks across Covington, Jones, and Wayne Counties.

A High School Diploma or GED is required; a Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within the first year, plus a walking fitness test and pre-employment drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CDL must be obtained within the first year of employment.
• Walking fitness test and pre-employment drug screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the fire control unit.
• Assists in loading/unloading tractors and firefighting equipment.
• Assists in servicing equipment and making minor repairs.
• Serves as a member of a timber marking crew.
• Constructs and maintains fire breaks.
• Assists in plowing fire lines.
• Assists in information and education programs.

Skills

Integrity

Work Ethic

Service Orientation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Mississippi Forestry Commission in Area 37 (Jones County, MS) is seeking a Forest Ranger I to join a fire suppression crew. Duties include preventing and suppressing fires, equipment maintenance, and constructing fire breaks across Covington, Jones, and Wayne Counties.

A High School Diploma or GED is required; a Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within the first year, plus a walking fitness test and pre-employment drug screening.