Wildland Firefighter Helper: Engineering Equipment Operator

United-States-Forest-Service; Andalusia (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service unit in Alabama seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator Helper to assist with initial attack duties alongside a fire dozer operator on fire, fuels management, and related tasks.

The role supports other natural resource projects and requires adherence to safety and operational standards in a field setting. Applicants will be evaluated on their understanding of required job elements and compliance with qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience operating motor vehicles such as cars, pickups, or vans to perform duties.
• Ability to keep work areas neat, clean, and organized.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and specifications for mobile equipment.
• Reliability and basic driving safety for motor vehicles.
• Ability to operate non-motor safety-related equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist the fire dozer operator with initial attack, fire and fuels management activities.
• Provide support to other natural resource project work as needed.

Skills

Operation of motor vehicles

Work practices

Ability to interpret instructions

Ability to drive safely (MVs)

Ability to operate safely (non-motor)

Job description

United States Forest Service unit in Alabama seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator Helper to assist with initial attack duties alongside a fire dozer operator on fire, fuels management, and related tasks.

The role supports other natural resource projects and requires adherence to safety and operational standards in a field setting. Applicants will be evaluated on their understanding of required job elements and compliance with qualifications.