Heavy Equipment Operator - Sr. Operations Specialist

HorseShoe Beverage Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BurnBot in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator / Senior Operations Specialist to join our Field Operations team. You will inspect and maintain equipment, perform mechanical and prescribed fire fuel treatments, and uphold safety standards while supporting customer outcomes.

This is a non-exempt, full-time hourly role with $32-$38 per hour. Travel up to 75% across the West Coast is expected; certification to operate equipment on fire assignments is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class A CDL required.
• 2+ years operating heavy equipment (e.g., masticators, mulchers, skid steers).
• Familiarity with fire mitigation or vegetation management projects.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Ability to perform field diagnostics and equipment maintenance.
• Able to work in remote, rugged outdoor environments.
• Excellent customer service skills and safety mindset.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs and work 8+ hours daily.
• Willingness to get certified to operate equipment on fire assignments.

Responsibilities

• Operate BurnBot’s remote mastication units in the field.
• Navigate rugged terrain using heavy equipment best practices.
• Conduct field maintenance and basic troubleshooting on machinery.
• Coordinate with leadership on daily production goals and updates.
• Comply with state and federal safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe, productive, and positive working environment.
• Operate chainsaw to fell, delimb, and buck trees at worksites.
• Demonstrate bias for action and execute tasks with or without guidance.
• Adapt to fast-changing priorities and learn new responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Strong bias for action

Adapt to change

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Chainsaw operation

Field diagnostics

Equipment maintenance

Job description

• Base Pay $32.00 - $38.00 / 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 Heavy Equipment Operator / Senior Operations Specialist to join our rapidly growing Field Operations team. This role will be responsible for daily inspection and maintenance of equipment, conducting mechanical and prescribed fire fuel treatments, upholding company safety standards, working with team members on a number of tasks that promote and enhance BurnBot’s mission. With a focus on completing a variety of work to ensure our customers satisfaction.

This role is a non-exempt role with an hourly rate $32-$38. However, we do consider many factors when creating job offers, including (but not limited to), the role, location, responsibilities, experience, training, education, and skillset.

Required Tasks

Operate BurnBot’s remote mastication units in the field

Navigate rugged terrain and vegetation using heavy equipment best practices

Conduct basic troubleshooting and field maintenance on machinery

Coordinate with leadership on daily production goals and project updates

Comply with all state and federal regulations; safety or otherwise

Maintain and promote a safe, productive and positive working environment

Operate chainsaw to fell, delimb and buck trees at worksites

Strong bias for action and the ability to execute assigned tasks with or without guidance

Can adapt to a fast changing environment and work priorities

Desire to learn, ask questions and take on new responsibilities as needed

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Flexibility to travel extensively (up to 75%)

2+ years operating heavy equipment (e.g., masticators, mulchers, skid steers or other forestry machinery)

Familiarity with fire mitigation or vegetation management projects

Ability to perform field diagnostics and equipment maintenance

Comfortable working in remote, rugged outdoor environments

Utilize personal knowledge to resolve issues and ability to discern when to seek assistance for efficient, effective resolutions

Excellent customer service skills. Including listening, responding and assisting with a positive, of service mindset

Physical ability to lift/push/pull weights of up to 100 lbs with regularity

Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach, grasp and climb various surfaces and heights for 8+ hours per day

Willingness to travel 5+ days along the west coast, up to 75% of the time (and will most likely be home for the weekends)

Passion for Burnbot’s mission

Willing to get certified to operate equipment on fire assignments

It would be cool if you…

Have any of the following certifications: FFT1, FFT2, FALB, FIRB, RXB3, CRWB, ENGB, Commercial Drivers License class A or B

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

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

Have any welding experience

Additional Information

• Package Name Burnbot Criminal Background Check Package + Drug Test

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].