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

Forest Fire Equipment Operator

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.

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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

Benefits

Official NCFS uniforms provided by employer.
Pre-employment mandatory drug testing required.

Company

N.C. Department of Information Technology

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Torre Jessup
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Alysa Kelly
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