Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator, EO2 
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered 
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,517.00 - $5,241.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 7/10/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Fire readiness, fuels mitigation, and forest resiliency 
• Operate Dozers, excavators, and transports both during fire suppression and nonemergency situations.
• Perform maintenance on heavy equipment, engines, chainsaws, and pumps.
• Assist with training both internal firefighters as well as external equipment operators for “blue card training.”
• Occasionally participate in region and statewide committees. May assist with unit vehicle maintenance and assist with the inventory of fire unit equipment. 
• Basic understanding of Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Possession of a Class A CDL 

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of two years' experience in operating dozers or excavators in a forested environment. 
• Two-year minimum documented experience operating Class A CDL-rated transport equipment, including lowboy trailers, tilt bed trailers, and tilt bed transport 
  trucks, etc.
• Team Leadership – Actively takes steps to build a cohesive and results-oriented team.
• Decisiveness -- Makes timely decisions even when data is limited or when solutions may produce unpleasant consequences. Under emergency or ambiguous circumstances, can produce an effective action plan on a timely basis. 
• Tact and Diplomacy -- Respond to difficult, stressful, or sensitive interpersonal situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.