Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator

U.S. Department of Agriculture; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service in the United States is seeking a crewmember on a fire crew. The role centers on operating heavy equipment during initial attack, fire suppression, and fuels management activities.

You will work on diverse terrain, perform preventive maintenance, and may provide direction to assistants while supporting wildfire response operations. Travel and remote duty locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment for fire suppression and related tasks.
• Willing to work in remote locations during fire assignments.
• Ability to read terrain, weather, and fuels data for safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to push, load, and clear materials for fire lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Transport equipment to job sites and coordinate with crew.

Job description

U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service in the United States is seeking a crewmember on a fire crew. The role centers on operating heavy equipment during initial attack, fire suppression, and fuels management activities.

You will work on diverse terrain, perform preventive maintenance, and may provide direction to assistants while supporting wildfire response operations. Travel and remote duty locations may be required.