Senior Heavy Equipment Operator & Field Operations Leader

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

Job summary

BurnBot is hiring for a Reserve Heavy Equipment Operator / Senior Operations Specialist in White City, OR. The role involves routine inspection and maintenance of field equipment, performing mechanical and prescribed fire fuel treatments, and upholding safety standards.

The position offers an hourly rate of $32–$38 with travel up to 75% and no guaranteed schedule. BurnBot emphasizes safety, mission-driven work, and a dynamic, field-based environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License and travel flexibility up to 75%.
• CDL Class A required within first 90 days of employment.
• 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.
• Willing to travel 5+ days along the west coast, up to 75% of the time.

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 tasks with or without guidance.
• Adapt to a fast changing environment and work priorities.
• Desire to learn, ask questions and take on new responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Customer service

Field diagnostics

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A within 90 days

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

BurnBot is hiring for a Reserve Heavy Equipment Operator / Senior Operations Specialist in White City, OR. The role involves routine inspection and maintenance of field equipment, performing mechanical and prescribed fire fuel treatments, and upholding safety standards.

The position offers an hourly rate of $32–$38 with travel up to 75% and no guaranteed schedule. BurnBot emphasizes safety, mission-driven work, and a dynamic, field-based environment. Equal opportunity employer.