Lead Wildland Firefighter - Heavy Equipment Operator

United-States-Forest-Service; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service within a USDA unit seeks a Lead Operator of heavy equipment. The position involves leading the operation of dozers, graders, backhoes, loaders and excavators to support initial attack, fire and fuels management, and related natural resource projects.

The role requires ensuring safe operation, adherence to NWCG core requirements (DZIA) and IFPM standards, plus obtaining and maintaining a CDL within 90 days of entry. IQCS records are required for candidacy.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team supervision experience.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment used in fire suppression and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation of heavy equipment on initial attack, fire and fuels management activities.
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment for fire suppression and other natural resource projects.
• Support equipment operation in accordance with NWCG standards and IFPM requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

United States Forest Service within a USDA unit seeks a Lead Operator of heavy equipment. The position involves leading the operation of dozers, graders, backhoes, loaders and excavators to support initial attack, fire and fuels management, and related natural resource projects.

The role requires ensuring safe operation, adherence to NWCG core requirements (DZIA) and IFPM standards, plus obtaining and maintaining a CDL within 90 days of entry. IQCS records are required for candidacy.