Seasonal Engine Boss (Wildland / WUI)

Lehi City • Lehi, UT

3d • $45

About The Position

The Seasonal Engine Boss (Wildland/WUI) is responsible for the safe and effective supervision, operation, and deployment of a wildland fire engine and assigned personnel during wildland and wildland-urban interface (WUI) incidents. This position supports local WUI mitigation and Utah wildland fire code enforcement efforts and requires availability for local, regional, and national mobilizations.

Requirements

• NWCG qualification as Engine Boss (ENGB) or ability to obtain prior to assignment
• Current NWCG Red Card
• Valid Utah Driver License or ability to obtain
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (EMT preferred)
• Ability to pass Pack Test (Arduous)
• Ability to work extended hours and during local and national deployments
• Employment in this position is conditional upon passing a pre-employment background and drug test. The City's drug test and background check policy can be found in its entirety here: https://www.lehi-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Employee-Policy-Manual-July-1-2024.pdf - https://www.lehi-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Employee-Policy-Manual-July-1-2024.pdf

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a wildland fire engine crew during emergency incidents, training, and readiness activities
• Serve as Engine Boss (ENGB) in accordance with NWCG standards and qualifications
• Ensure crew accountability, safety, and adherence to LCES and risk management principles
• Respond to wildland fires, WUI incidents, prescribed fires, and all-risk incidents as assigned
• Respond to local, regional, and national wildland fire incidents, including interagency, mutual aid, and national mobilization assignments
• Complete required incident documentation, reports, and time records
• Support Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fire prevention and mitigation efforts within the City of Lehi
• Assist with Utah wildland fire code enforcement activities under the direction of department officers
• Identify and report hazardous vegetation, defensible space concerns, and WUI fire risks
• Provide WUI education to residents, property owners, and stakeholders
• Support pre-incident planning and fuel mitigation projects in high-risk WUI areas
• Participate in wildland and WUI fire training, drills, and physical conditioning
• Conduct tailgate safety briefings and after-action reviews

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed