Forest Fire Equipment Operator
Core
Operate and maintain heavy equipment (bulldozers, hauling units, excavators) for wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, prescribed burning, and forestation.
Role type
Heavy equipment operator (wildland fire suppression)
Builds
Fire suppression response, forestation, and resource management operations
Domain
Public safety / Forestry / Emergency response
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Heavy equipment operation, truck tractor driving, minor equipment repairs, emergency response readiness
Preferred skills
Commercial Driver's License (CDL), NC FFEO training completion
Technologies
Bulldozers, motor graders, excavators, truck tractors, low boy trailers
Responsibilities
Operate bulldozers and hauling units in fire suppression; perform minor equipment repairs; respond to emergencies and natural disasters; participate in incident management teams; assist with forest management activities
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC