Forest Fire Equipment Operator-FFEO
About The Position
The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS), an emergency-response division serving all 100 North Carolina counties, is hiring a Forest Fire Equipment Operator. The position maintains and operates a bulldozer, hauling unit, and other heavy equipment used for wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, prescribed burning, and forestation. The operator performs minor equipment repairs and assists the district mechanic with major repairs. The role may also support information and education programs, forest management activities, and other tasks, and responds to emergencies such as wildland fires and natural disasters. Participation on incident management teams is assigned as needed. Work hours are typically 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Extended readiness may require evening, holiday, and weekend work. The employee must be available outside working hours during fire-danger periods and emergencies, and overnight travel is required. Residency requirements will be discussed at the interview. The duty station is 1159 Green Swamp Rd., Supply, NC 28462. Official NCFS uniforms are provided. A 13-speed hauling-unit driving evaluation and crawler proficiency evaluation will be given on the interview day. Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and two years of heavy equipment operation experience.
- Complete the NC FFEO training schedule within two years of hire.
- Possess a current North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License on the hire date, or possess a North Carolina Commercial Driver Learner’s Permit and obtain the CDL within 90 days of the hire date.
- Pass a drug screening test and possess a Medical Examiner’s Certification (Medical Card) as a condition of a job offer and employment.
- Ability to maintain heavy equipment such as a bulldozer, motor grader, or excavator.
- Ability to operate a truck tractor with a low-boy trailer over the road in a variety of driving conditions.
- Skill in performing minor equipment repairs.
- Ability to work independently or as a team member.
- Be self-starting, service-oriented, and cooperative with others.
- Be available outside working hours during fire-danger periods and emergency response, including evenings, holidays, and weekends when required.
- Travel overnight as required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and operate a bulldozer, hauling unit, and other heavy equipment for wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, prescribed burning, and forestation.
- Perform minor equipment repairs and assist the district mechanic with major repairs.
- Respond to wildland fires, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
- Participate in incident management teams as assigned.
- Assist with information and education programs, forest management activities, or other tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Official NCFS uniforms provided by the employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
