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Engineering Equipment Operator (Wildland Fire Dozer) - Direct Hire Authority

Miles City, Montana, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$32.43/hr - $37.86/hr

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator for wildland fire suppression efforts in Miles City, MT. The role involves operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers and road graders to manage wildfires and reclaim burned areas, while ensuring safety regulations are followed.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operates road graders, bulldozers, etc., to suppress wildfires or reclaim burned over areas

Clears brush and other debris from fire lines and clears ground and otherwise operates equipment to reclaim sites

Operates lowboys or water tenders

Operates a variety of heavy equipment on fire lines for the purpose of suppressing wildland fires

Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in firefighting operations

Operates equipment in a safe manner according to safety rules and regulations

Qualification

Dozer OperatorHeavy Equipment OperationIncident ManagementSafety ComplianceDependabilityReliability

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land

Direct Deposit Required

Background Investigation Required

Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination

You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification

You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position

You must pass a pre-employment physical. You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions

Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use

This position may require regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season

May require completion of a one year probationary period

You must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) by the entry on duty date

This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element

This position is a Primary Firefighter position and is subject to a maximum entry age (MEA). The MEA is the date immediately preceding your 37th birthday. Applicants must not have reached age 37 at the time of appointment, unless proof is provided of prior Federal service in another primary covered position, or you are a preference eligible veteran

You must have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications to be considered eligible for this position: Dozer Operator, Initial Attack (DZIA)

You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement

Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision