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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 14 hours ago

Forest Fire Equipment Operator

Brunswick County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$36K/yr - $63K/yr

2+ years exp

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is dedicated to promoting and improving agriculture and natural resources in North Carolina. They are seeking a Forest Fire Equipment Operator responsible for the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment used in wildland fire suppression and forest management activities.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance and operation of a bulldozer, hauling unit, and other heavy equipment used in wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, prescribed burning, and forestation

Performs minor equipment repairs and assists district mechanic with major repairs

May assist with information and education programs, a variety of forest management activities or other tasks

Responds in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters

Participates on incident management teams as assigned

Qualification

Heavy equipment maintenanceBulldozer operationTruck tractor operationNorth Carolina CDLMinor equipment repairsService orientedTeamworkSelf-starter

Required

High school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and two years of heavy equipment operation experience

Completion of NC FFEO training schedule within two years of hire

Possession of a current North Carolina Commercial Driver's License on hire date; OR possession of the North Carolina Commercial Driver Learner's Permit and obtain the NC Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of the hire date

Job applicants must pass a drug screening test and possess a Medical Examiner's Certification (Medical Card) as a condition of a job offer and employment

Ability to maintain heavy equipment such as bulldozer, motor grader, or excavator

Ability to operate a truck tractor with low boy trailer over the road in a variety of driving conditions

Skilled in performing minor equipment repairs

Ability to work independently or as a team player

Must be a self-starter, service oriented and work cooperatively with others