Wildland Firefighter/Ranger (Worth)

Georgia Department of Revenue • Sylvester, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Forestry Commission is hiring a Wildland Firefighter/Ranger for its Worth County unit in Sylvester, Georgia. The role involves training and work in wildland fire control, suppression, and prevention, as well as participation in forestry-related services and all-hazard emergency response. The position works under close supervision and uses heavy equipment and firefighting tools. The employee must live within or relocate to within 45 minutes of the assigned work location.

This is physically demanding field work conducted in challenging conditions, including steep terrain, heat, smoke, and high altitudes. Employment requires passing the Moderate Work Capacity Test: a two-mile hike carrying a 25-pound pack in 30 minutes, without running. Employees must pass the WCT or Physical Agility Test annually. Applicants must pass background, medical, and fitness evaluations, and must have a Class A CDL learner's permit before hire and obtain a CDL within 12 weeks of hire. The role includes rotating after-hours and weekend/holiday on-call duty.

Requirements

• Valid CDL or Class A CDL learner's permit before hire, with the ability to obtain a CDL within 12 weeks of hire.
• Pass the pre-employment background investigation, medical evaluations, and physical fitness tests.
• Pass the Moderate Work Capacity Test: hike two miles carrying a 25-pound pack within 30 minutes; running is not permitted.
• Pass the WCT or Physical Agility Test annually as an employee.
• Live within or relocate to within 45 minutes of the assigned work location.
• Ability to perform physically demanding field work in steep terrain, heat, smoke, and high altitudes.

Responsibilities

• Receive training and instruction in fire control duties using heavy equipment.
• Assist with maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Participate in forestry-related services and programs, including reforestation and community and school activities.
• Control and extinguish fires using manual and powered equipment.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment.
• Inspect property for compliance with laws, codes, and regulations.
• Operate fire engines and hoselays.
• Prepare reports.
• Carry out fire prevention campaigns.
• Operate commercial-class transport vehicles and medium- to heavy-duty crawler tractors for wildland fire suppression and construction of pre-suppression firebreaks.
• Respond to fire calls and other requests for assistance, including accidents and other emergencies.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours and weekend/holiday assistance requests.

Benefits

• The job posting refers applicants to a benefits summary and describes a robust benefits package, but does not list specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

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