Wildland Firefighter & Fireline Technician

State of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a firefighter/forestry technician to perform forest fire protection duties, suppression, and related forestry operations. The role requires operating heavy mechanized equipment, maintenance of gear, and collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies.

The position includes on-call duties, a rotating 40-hour work week, and potential extensive travel on large fire incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and experience in forest fire protection duties, forestry management, operation of heavy mechanized equipment, or relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Responds to forest fire calls and performs suppression duties with equipment.
• Maintains and operates firefighting equipment and conducts maintenance.
• Assists foresters with forest management activities and landowner services.
• Prepares administrative reports and supports agency mission.

Skills

Forest fire protection

Forestry management

Heavy equipment operation

CDL knowledge

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a firefighter/forestry technician to perform forest fire protection duties, suppression, and related forestry operations. The role requires operating heavy mechanized equipment, maintenance of gear, and collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies.

The position includes on-call duties, a rotating 40-hour work week, and potential extensive travel on large fire incidents.