Wildland Swamper: Faller Support & Equipment Lead

Hotshot Arbor Care; Oakhurst (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotshot Arbor Care in California is seeking a Swamper to support the faller by carrying equipment, watching for hazards, and ensuring safe operation, maintenance, and fueling of vehicles and gear.

The Essentials include being 18+, a valid California driver’s license, a high school diploma, and 1 year of commercial logging or wildfire faller experience, plus the ability to pass the arduous Work Capacity Fitness Test.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma required.
• 1 year experience in commercial logging as a timber faller or 1 year experience as a faller on wildfire incidents.
• Ability to pass the Arduous Work Capacity Fitness Test.

Responsibilities

• Assist the faller by carrying equipment and watching for dangerous situations; ensure safe condition, operation, maintenance, and fueling of equipment and vehicles.

Skills

CA Driver's License

Timber faller experience

Wildfire faller experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Hotshot Arbor Care in California is seeking a Swamper to support the faller by carrying equipment, watching for hazards, and ensuring safe operation, maintenance, and fueling of vehicles and gear.

The Essentials include being 18+, a valid California driver’s license, a high school diploma, and 1 year of commercial logging or wildfire faller experience, plus the ability to pass the arduous Work Capacity Fitness Test.