Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator

United-States-Forest-Service; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

United-States-Forest-Service is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator on a fire crew. The role focuses on operating heavy equipment during initial attack, fire management, and fuels projects within a Forest Unit.

The incumbent drives and maintains equipment and supports safety and reliability expectations in wildland fire operations. Applicants must meet qualification standards, including selective placement factors related to CDL prerequisites and a Testing Designated Position (TDP) with drug

Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Operation of motor vehicles as required by the recruitment.
• Maintain neat, clean, and orderly work practices.
• Interpret instructions and specifications related to mobile equipment operation.
• Ability to drive safely (motor vehicles).
• Reliability and dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator.

Skills

Motor vehicle operation

Supervision minimal

Work neatness

Interpret instructions

Drive safely

Reliability and dependability

Job description

United-States-Forest-Service is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator on a fire crew. The role focuses on operating heavy equipment during initial attack, fire management, and fuels projects within a Forest Unit.

The incumbent drives and maintains equipment and supports safety and reliability expectations in wildland fire operations. Applicants must meet qualification standards, including selective placement factors related to CDL prerequisites and a Testing Designated Position (TDP) with drug