Heavy Fire Equipment Operator

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); In loco; USD 45.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CAL FIRE seeks a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator to operate bulldozers, motor-graders and other heavy gear for wildland fire control and forest protection projects. You will learn Basic Fire Control during probation and may supervise inmate and free crews on various assignments.

You will assist mechanics, perform basic repairs, and maintain records while ensuring safety on steep and hazardous terrain in a conservation context.

Competenze

• Operate heavy bulldozers, motor-graders and other equipment used in fire suppression and road work.
• Learn and apply Basic Fire Control and Heavy Fire Equipment Operator training during probation.
• Assist mechanics and perform routine maintenance on fire equipment; keep simple records.

Mansioni

• Operate equipment on steep or hazardous terrain under supervision.
• Read maps to determine terrain and project locations for fire control or conservation work.
• supervise inmate and free personnel crews on fire line and road projects as assigned.
• Maintain and assist with repairs, fuel, and lubrication of equipment and tools.
• Train others in safe practices for operating heavy equipment.

Conoscenze

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team supervision

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Under direction, to operate heavy motorized equipment in wildland fire control work and in forest protection and conservation project work; to perform maintenance and repair on vehicles and heavy equipment; and to do other related work.

Job Characteristics

Incumbents will receive in a timely manner during the probationary period "Heavy Fire Equipment Operator" and "Basic Fire Control" training courses. Successful completion of both training courses is a requirement for permanent status in this class.

Typical Tasks

Operates heavy bulldozers, motor-graders, heavy-duty transports, trucks, and other types of heavy equipment used in fire suppression work, road maintenance and in other wildland protection and conservation project work; reads maps to understand type of terrain to be worked on and location of projects; operates equipment on steep, narrow, mountain roads and under hazardous conditions; as assigned, works with or supervises both inmate and free personnel crews on fire line assignments, road construction assignments, forestry conservation projects, or in-camp work projects; services and, under supervision, assists mechanics in making major mechanical repairs to heavy bulldozers, motor-graders, heavy-duty transports, trucks, and other types of repair which may include preventive maintenance service, tune-up, brake relining and adjustment, disassembly and assembly for overhaul, welding, limited body repair, and lubrication; maintains other equipment used in fire suppression activity such as chain saws and portable generators; estimates cost of repairs and purchases parts; maintains simple records and written reports of work performed; trains others in safe practices in the use and repair of heavy equipment and vehicles.