Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator

Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator, Equipment Operator 2 (EO2)
Work Hour flexibility may be available and considered 
Salary: $4746.00 – $5506.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 07/27/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of Firefighting Bulldozers, Excavators, and Transport Trucks/Trailers. When not assigned to wildfires, Heavy Equipment Operators may act as support staff for Wildland Fire Managers, work as line-qualified firefighters, help with Prescribed Fire preparation and implementation, and assist with other Forest Health-related work.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  It is important that you clearly communicate in your Application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 

• Two (2) years minimum experience in operating dozers or excavators in a forested environment.
• Two (2) years minimum of documented experience operating Class A CDL-rated transport equipment to include lowboy trailers, tilt bed trailers, tilt bed transport trucks, etc.

Required Competencies: 

• 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 — Responds 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.