Forest Fire Equipment Operator-ffeo

North Carolina Forest Service

Lenoir, NC, US
$37,377-$65,408; not specified; state employee ben...
Operate bulldozer and hauling unit
Wildland fire suppression
Heavy equipment maintenance
This position is responsible for the maintenance and operation of a bulldozer, hauling unit, and other heavy equipment used in wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, prescribed burning, and forestation

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for the maintenance and operation of a bulldozer, hauling unit, and other heavy equipment used in wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, prescribed burning, and forestation.
  • The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is designated as an emergency response Division and is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina.
  • Work hours are typically 8-5 M-F. Extended times of readiness will involve evening, holiday, and/or weekend work.

Matching Summary

This position is responsible for the maintenance and operation of a bulldozer, hauling unit, and other heavy equipment used in wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, prescribed burning, and forestation.

Salary

$37,377-$65,408; Not specified; State Employee Benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operate bulldozer and hauling unit
  • Wildland fire suppression
  • Heavy equipment maintenance
  • Emergency response
  • Overnight travel required

Nice-to-have

  • Service oriented
  • Work cooperatively with others
  • Information and education programs
  • Forest management activities

Key Requirements

  • High school or GED
  • Two years of heavy equipment operation experience
  • NC FFEO training schedule completion
  • Current North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License
  • USDOT medical certificate

Work Rights

Not specified

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