Wildland Firefighter: Heavy Equipment Operator

United-States-Forest-Service; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate heavy machinery during initial attack, fire suppression, and fuels management projects. The role requires the ability to drive and maintain equipment, follow detailed instructions, and work with minimal supervision.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to perform engineering/construction tasks on varied terrains.

Qualifications

• Experience operating engineering and construction equipment such as graders, tractors with bulldozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles for engineering/construction work.
• Strong work practices including neatness, safety, and organization.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications related to mobile equipment operation.
• Drive safely and be reliable in Engineering Equipment Operator duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment on Initial Attack, fire, and fuels management activities.
• Support other natural resource projects with equipment operation as needed.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in a neat and orderly fashion.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading/interpretation of instructions

Safety-conscious work practices

Reliability and dependability

Tools

Graders

Tractors with bulldozer blades

Front-end loaders

Backhoes

Trench diggers

Job description

United States Forest Service is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate heavy machinery during initial attack, fire suppression, and fuels management projects. The role requires the ability to drive and maintain equipment, follow detailed instructions, and work with minimal supervision.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to perform engineering/construction tasks on varied terrains.