Seasonal Prescribed Fire Crewmember - Housing Included

The Ember Alliance; Troy (NC); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing provided

Health and dental care coverage

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Résumé du poste

The Ember Alliance in Troy, NC is hiring a 6-month seasonal Prescribed Fire/Fuels Crewmember. The position is field-based, performing prescribed fire operations and related fuels work in challenging conditions, with housing provided at no cost.

Candidates must pass the Arduous Work Capacity Test, and a passion for diverse, inclusive work environments is essential. The role offers $20.00 per hour and benefits including health, dental, and a retirement plan after hire.

Qualifications

• Understand risk management and safety.
• Able to complete an arduous pack test annually (45 lb backpack, 3 miles, under 45 minutes).
• Commitment to safe, inclusive, and effective work culture.
• Able to perform outdoor tasks such as operating chainsaws and implementing prescribed burns.

Responsabilités

• Participate in prescribed fire operations or other work as assigned.
• Operate equipment during prescribed fire operations and fuels reduction projects.
• Maintain crew supplies, equipment, and vehicles.
• Travel for extended periods and work outside normal hours.
• Attend partnership meetings and trainings for professional development.

Connaissances

Safety mindset

Team player

Pack test

Adaptability

Outils

Chainsaws

Hand tools

Description du poste

The Ember Alliance in Troy, NC is hiring a 6-month seasonal Prescribed Fire/Fuels Crewmember. The position is field-based, performing prescribed fire operations and related fuels work in challenging conditions, with housing provided at no cost.

Candidates must pass the Arduous Work Capacity Test, and a passion for diverse, inclusive work environments is essential. The role offers $20.00 per hour and benefits including health, dental, and a retirement plan after hire.