Wildland Firefighting Equipment Operator

United-States-Forest-Service; Andalusia (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Forest Service unit in Alabama seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to run heavy equipment on initial attack, fire and fuels management projects, and to support other natural resource work as needed. Applicants must show relevant experience, meet basic requirements, and hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

The position also notes special firefighter age rules and the Work Capacity Test as conditions of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating engineering and construction equipment such as graders, tractors with bulldozers or angle blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with attachments.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be possessed and maintained.
• Ability to drive safely and work in varied terrains and conditions.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

CDL

Equipment operation in rough terrain

Safety awareness

Interpret instructions

Vehicle operation

Job description

The United States Forest Service unit in Alabama seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to run heavy equipment on initial attack, fire and fuels management projects, and to support other natural resource work as needed. Applicants must show relevant experience, meet basic requirements, and hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

The position also notes special firefighter age rules and the Work Capacity Test as conditions of employment.