Wildland Firefighter (Fire 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

Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operator)

This position is located within a National Forest. The position is located on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization. The position is located on a wildland fire Engine crew. The primary purpose of this position is to perform wildland firefighting work.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as senior wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Forest Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $25.37 – $25.37/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.