Senior Wildland Firefighter and Engine Operator

Forest Service; Buffalo Creek (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in the United States is hiring a Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operator). The role sits on a fire crew in a National Forest and focuses on performing wildland firefighting work as part of a dedicated engine crew.

This position requires serving as a senior wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine, with duties tied to engine operations and field response. Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Qualifications

• Perform wildland firefighting work on a National Forest crew.
• Senior wildland firefighter responsibilities on an engine crew.

Responsibilities

• Serves as senior wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

Engine operation

Tools

Fire engine operation

Job description

Forest Service in the United States is hiring a Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operator). The role sits on a fire crew in a National Forest and focuses on performing wildland firefighting work as part of a dedicated engine crew.

This position requires serving as a senior wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine, with duties tied to engine operations and field response. Applications close on 2026-11-12.