Senior Field Ops: Heavy Equipment Operator

HorseShoe Beverage Company; White City (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BurnBot is seeking a Reserve Heavy Equipment Operator / Senior Operations Specialist to join our Field Operations team. You will inspect and maintain equipment, conduct mechanical and prescribed fire fuel treatments, uphold safety standards, and assist with tasks that advance BurnBot’s mission.

The role is non-exempt with an hourly rate of $32–$38. Schedule varies; travel up to 75% along the west coast; CDL required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License and flexibility to travel extensively (up to 75%).
• Valid Class A CDL required within first 90 days of employment.
• 2+ years operating heavy equipment (e.g., masticators, mulchers, skid steers or other forestry machinery).
• Familiarity with fire mitigation or vegetation management projects.
• Ability to perform field diagnostics and equipment maintenance.
• Comfortable working in remote, rugged outdoor environments.
• Utilize personal knowledge to resolve issues and ability to discern when to seek assistance for efficient, effective resolutions.
• Excellent customer service skills. Including listening, responding and assisting with a positive, of service mindset
• Physical ability to lift/push/pull weights of up to 100 lbs with regularity.
• Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach, grasp and climb various surfaces and heights for 8+ hours per day.
• Willingness to travel 5+ days along the west coast, up to 75% of the time (and will most likely be home for the weekends).
• Passion for Burnbot’s mission.
• 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

Heavy equipment operation

Valid Driver's License

CDL class A

Travel up to 75%

Excellent customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Masticators

Mulchers

Skid Steers

Forestry machinery

Job description

BurnBot is seeking a Reserve Heavy Equipment Operator / Senior Operations Specialist to join our Field Operations team. You will inspect and maintain equipment, conduct mechanical and prescribed fire fuel treatments, uphold safety standards, and assist with tasks that advance BurnBot’s mission.

The role is non-exempt with an hourly rate of $32–$38. Schedule varies; travel up to 75% along the west coast; CDL required within 90 days.