Seasonal Firefighter/Fuels mitigation specialist

Cache County • Hyrum, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cache County Corp team as a Seasonal Wildland Fuels Mitigation Technician in Hyrum, UT. This role offers a unique opportunity for applicants who have completed basic wildland fire training to gain hands-on experience in wildfire mitigation efforts. The pay for this position ranges from $18.65 to $23.00 per hour, depending on experience. This position not only provides valuable experience but also allows you to contribute to impactful projects that make a difference. As a Seasonal Wildland Fuels Mitigation Technician, you will engage in a variety of essential tasks aimed at reducing wildfire risk. Daily responsibilities will include performing fuel reduction activities, such as brush clearing, vegetation management, and maintaining firebreaks. You will work closely with experienced team members, learning best practices while contributing to critical projects that protect both our community and natural landscapes. Expect a structured work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with potential additional hours required for fire suppression efforts as needed.

Requirements

• Proficient in performing hazardous fuels reduction tasks, including thinning, limbing, cutting, and brush removal
• Safe operation of wildland firefighting equipment, such as saws, pumps, hoses, and hand tools
• Vehicle operations and maintenance
• Ability to function effectively within the incident command system (ICS) during wildland fire incidents
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage stress from firefighting operations and environmental factors such as heat and fatigue
• Strong communication skills
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Wildland Fire Training
• Utah Wildland Firefighter I certification
• Current NWCG Red Card
• ICS, 100, 200, and 700 certifications

Nice To Haves

• Experience with defensible space and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) mitigation projects
• Familiarity with County, State, and grant-funded fuels programs

Responsibilities

• Perform fuel reduction activities, such as brush clearing, vegetation management, and maintaining firebreaks
• Work closely with experienced team members, learning best practices
• Contribute to critical projects that protect both our community and natural landscapes
• Perform hazardous fuels reduction tasks, including thinning, limbing, cutting, and brush removal
• Safely operate wildland firefighting equipment, such as saws, pumps, hoses, and hand tools
• Perform vehicle operations and maintenance
• Function effectively within the incident command system (ICS) during wildland fire incidents
• Effectively engage the public and represent the agency at educational forums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED