Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Ellensburg, Washington
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 2/6/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Fire readiness, fuels mitigation, forest resiliency
- Operate dozers, excavators, and transports both during fire suppression and non-emergency situations.
- Perform maintenance on heavy equipment, engines, chainsaws, and pumps.
- Assist with training both internal firefighters, along with external equipment operators for “blue card training”
- Occasionally participate on region and statewide committees. May assist with unit vehicle maintenance and assist with 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 of documented experience operating Class A CDL-rated transport equipment including lowboy trailers, tilt bed trailers, 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.
View a complete position description with full application instructions at careers.wa.gov.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Category | Forestry, General / Stewardship |
Tags | Wildland Firefighter |