SEASONAL FORESTRY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

MESQUITE MENTAL HEALTH CTR; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Seasonal Forestry Equipment Operator to manage specialized forestry vehicles and equipment across the state. This role involves operating aviation fuel trucks, firefighter crew transports, and performing routine maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a valid Class B CDL, and experience in commercial freight delivery. Join a dedicated team committed to public safety and environmental stewardship, and make a difference in your community while enjoying the challenges of operating in diverse terrains and conditions. Apply today to be part of this rewarding opportunity!

Qualifications

• High school graduation and one year of commercial delivery experience required.
• Must possess a valid Class A or B CDL with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized forestry vehicles and perform routine maintenance.
• Drive aviation fuel trucks and transport firefighters as needed.

Skills

Commercial Freight Delivery

Class B Commercial Driver's License

Equipment Operation

Hazardous Materials Handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forestry Vehicles

Aviation Fuel Trucks

Forklifts

Job description

Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping System

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY: $48,086.64 to $70,282.08
PAY GRADE: 28

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: Seasonal, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied.

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

The Seasonal Forestry Equipment Operator operates specialized forestry vehicles and equipment on a statewide basis. The position is with the Air Operations program located in Minden. The incumbent will be driving and performing routine operator maintenance on the two aviation fuel trucks. Seasonal Forestry Equipment Operators, under general supervision, operate specialized forestry vehicles and equipment on a statewide basis, including aviation fuel trucks, firefighter crew transports, forklifts, and other assigned vehicles and/or equipment; and perform routine equipment maintenance.

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Minimum Qualifications

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of commercial freight and/or commercial fuel delivery experience which included responsibility for loading freight and/or fuel and operating a Class B commercial motor vehicle; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Special Notes

Incumbents are expected to move equipment both for short and long distances under minimum supervision. They may be required to operate equipment under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions where skill and judgment are essential. Incumbents may be required to operate vehicles and/or equipment in adverse weather conditions, mountainous terrain, rough terrain or where no roadways exist, multi-lane freeways, narrow two-lane roads, residential areas, and heavy urban traffic.

Special Requirements

A valid Class A or Class B Nevada Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Positions required to drive the aviation fuel truck will be required to have both a HAZMAT and Tanker endorsement at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Statewide travel for extended periods and call-out in emergencies is required. Positions are subject to call-out or call-back. As a condition of employment, pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must first submit to a pre-employment screening test for controlled substances.

The Examination

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for an interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

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Contact Information

Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
7251 Amigo St,
Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89119

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The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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