Senior Field Equipment Operator & Operations Specialist

BurnBot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Job summary

BurnBot is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator / Senior Operations Specialist to join our Field Operations team in Irvine, CA. You will inspect and maintain equipment, conduct prescribed fuel treatments, and uphold safety standards to support BurnBot’s mission.

This non-exempt, hourly role pays $32-$38 and requires CDL, 2+ years of heavy equipment experience, and willingness to travel. You’ll work in remote, rugged outdoor environments and collaborate with leadership on daily production goals.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Flexibility to travel extensively (up to 75%).
• 2+ years operating heavy equipment (e.g., masticators, mulchers, skid steers).
• Familiarity with fire mitigation or vegetation management projects.
• Ability to perform field diagnostics and equipment maintenance.
• Comfortable working in remote, rugged outdoor environments.
• Excellent customer service skills with a service-minded attitude.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs and work 8+ hours daily.
• Willingness to travel 5+ days along the west coast, up to 75%.
• Willing to get certified to operate equipment on fire assignments.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

CDL

Travel readiness

Heavy equipment operation

Fire mitigation

Field diagnostics

Equipment maintenance

Remote outdoor work

Customer service

Physical fitness

Certifications readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Masticators

Forestry equipment

Chainsaw operation

Skid steer

Job description

BurnBot is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator / Senior Operations Specialist to join our Field Operations team in Irvine, CA. You will inspect and maintain equipment, conduct prescribed fuel treatments, and uphold safety standards to support BurnBot’s mission.

This non-exempt, hourly role pays $32-$38 and requires CDL, 2+ years of heavy equipment experience, and willingness to travel. You’ll work in remote, rugged outdoor environments and collaborate with leadership on daily production goals.