Seasonal Wildland Fuels Crew Lead

Draper City • Draper, UT

1d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Seasonal Wildland Fuels Crew Supervisor, performs wildland urban interface thinning and mitigation efforts within Draper City, as well as some initial attack for urban interface fires. Supervises the work of Seasonal Wildland Fuels Crew Members on thinning fuels and creating fuel breaks. May be required to respond with full-time members to in state and out-of-state fire deployments for up to 14 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• One year of fuels crew or wildland firefighter experience required.
• Valid Utah Driver License.
• Previous Red Card and NWCG FFT1 certifications required.
• Knowledge of City geography, and department policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Job related computers and software applications.
• Skill with Analyzing situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action under stressful and emergency conditions.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to Successfully complete physical requirements: walk 3 miles with a 45lb weighted vest in 45 minutes or less.
• Successfully complete criminal background check
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen.
• Perform strenuous work to include operating hand tools on trails and open space.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Prepare written reports using proper grammar and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Fuels Crew Supervisor with crew trainings and operations.
• Leads and communicates well with the fuels crew.
• Works with part-time members on thinning fuels and creating fuel breaks.
• Responds to local fires as initial attack for urban interface fires.
• Works with power tools regularly such as, but not limited to, chainsaws, mowers, and chippers.
• Attends and participates in wildland fire training (Will receive their Red Card).
• Participates in physical training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees