Job Information
Washington State Department of Natural Resources Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator in Ellensburg, Washington
*Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator, EO2 *
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered * *Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary: $4,517.00 - $5,241.00 Monthly *Review of applications is ongoing. *We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/6/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Fire readiness, fuels mitigation, forest resiliency
- Operate dozers, excavators, and transports both during fire suppression and non-emergency situations.
- Perform maintenance on heavy equipment, engines, chainsaws, and pumps.
- Assist with training both internal firefighters, along with external equipment operators for "blue card training"
- Occasionally participate on region and statewide committees. May assist with unit vehicle maintenance and assist with inventory of fire unit equipment.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Possession of a Class A CDL.
*Required Qualifications: *
- Minimum of two years experience in operating dozers or excavators in a forested environment.
- Two-year minimum of documented experience operating Class A CDL-rated transport equipment including lowboy trailers, tilt bed trailers, tilt bed transport trucks, etc.
- Team Leadership -- Actively takes steps to build a cohesive and results-oriented team.
- Decisiveness -- Makes timely decisions even when data is limited or when solutions may produce unpleasant consequences. Under emergency or ambiguous circumstances, can produce an effective action plan on a timely basis.
- Tact and Diplomacy -- Respond to difficult, stressful, or sensitive interpersonal situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.