Senior Wildland Fire Engine Operator

Forest Service; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in the United States is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation) to join an engine crew on the fire management team. The position focuses on wildland firefighting and engine operations in suppression and prescribed fires.

Location is negotiable after selection; the role requires operating a fire engine and serving as senior crew member on the engine during wildland fire incidents. Open to applicants under the Public path; competitive federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Senior wildland firefighter with engine crew experience.
• Ability to operate a fire engine and participate in suppression.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine.
• Independently operate engine to suppress wildland and prescribed fires.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

Engine operation

Job description

Forest Service in the United States is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation) to join an engine crew on the fire management team. The position focuses on wildland firefighting and engine operations in suppression and prescribed fires.

Location is negotiable after selection; the role requires operating a fire engine and serving as senior crew member on the engine during wildland fire incidents. Open to applicants under the Public path; competitive federal benefits apply.