Forest Fire Equipment Operator

Job title: Forest Fire Equipment Operator

Company: State of North Carolina

Job description: Description of Work

*This is a Temporary 11 Month Position.*

The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is designated as an emergency response Division and is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, resource management, and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs. The NCFS provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina.

This 11-month TEMPORARY Forest Fire Equipment Operator (FFEO) Position is responsible for the maintenance and operation of bulldozer, hauling unit, and other heavy equipment used in wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, prescribed burning, and forestation. The FFEO performs minor equipment repairs and assists the B.R.I.D.G.E. mechanic with major repairs. May assist with information and education programs, a variety of forest management activities or other tasks. Assist BRIDGE project leaders with daily duties as needed. Responds in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters.

Due to this position being stationed/assigned to NC Forest Service B.R.I.D.G.E. (Young Offenders Forest Conservation Program), the employee must be cleared by the National Criminal Information Computer (NCIC) and obtain Custodial Agent Certification for the State Division of Adult Corrections within 90 days of employment.

Participates on incident management teams as assigned.

Work hours are typically Monday-Friday 8-5 – 40 Hours per week. Extended times of readiness will involve evening, holiday, and/or weekend work and potential overtime. Must be available after working hours during fire danger periods and times of emergency response. Overnight travel may be required during those periods.

Residency required within 30 minutes of assigned duty station.
Duty Station Location: 2161-B Mount Home Church Road, Morganton, NC 28655-9479

Official NCFS uniforms provided by employer.

** 13 speed hauling unit driving evaluation will be given the day of the interview
** Crawler proficiency evaluation will be given the day of the interview

Pre-employment mandatory drug testing and background check required.

The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Must have a NC Class A CDL or NC CDL Learner’s permit.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently or as a team player.
• Must be a self-starter, service oriented, and work cooperatively with others.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

Necessary Special Requirement:
Completion of NC FFEO training schedule within two years of hire.

Necessary Special Qualifications:
Commercial Driver’s License or NC CDL learner permit at time of hire and NC CDL within 60 days of hire. Pass a drug screening test and possess a Medical Examiner’s Certification (Medical Card) as a condition of job offer and employment.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate’s related education and experience.

Please follow instructions to apply on-line. It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Those applicants seeking veteran’s preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilot’s License or a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver’s License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

**Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position or your application will be considered incomplete.**

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.

For permanent appointments:

State of North Carolina employees have the opportunity to participate in a compelling array of benefits to enhance their quality of life, their health, and their future. Benefits include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. To find out about these, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:

**There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.**

Expected salary: $15.72 – 17.37 per hour

Location: Burke County, NC

Job date: Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:13:57 GMT

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