Seasonal Wildland Fuels Crew Member

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Fuel Crew Supervisor, performs wildland urban interface thinning and mitigation efforts within Draper City, as well as some initial attack for urban interface fires. Candidate works with other part-time members on thinning fuels and creating fuel breaks. May be required to respond with full-time members to in state and out-of-state fire deployments for up to 14 days.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with part-time members on thinning fuels and creating fuel breaks.
• Respond to local fires as initial attack for urban interface fires.
• May be required to respond with full-time deployed members to in state and out-of-state fire deployments for up to 14 days.
• Regularly work with power tools such as, but not limited to, chainsaws, mowers, and chippers.
• Attend and participate in Wildland fire training (Crew Members will receive their Red Card).
• Physical training.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Age – Must be 18 years or older by May 31, 2024
• Education – High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent by May 31, 2024
• Experience – Fuels and/or wildland firefighter experience preferred
• Licenses/Certifications – Valid Utah Driver License by May 31, 2024

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of –
  • City geography, and department policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Job related computers and software applications.
• Skill with –
  • Analyzing situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action under stressful and emergency conditions.
  • Maintaining effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

• Ability to –
  • Pass physical requirements: walk 3 miles with a 45lb weighted vest in 45 minutes or less
  • Pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
  • Perform strenuous work to include operating hand tools on trails and open space
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
  • Prepare written reports using proper grammar and spelling

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Response to emergency situations and participation in training activities. Involves considerable exposure to stressful situations, strenuous and moderately heavy physical activity; required to stand, walk, crawl or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended period of times; involves exposure to dangerous situations under disagreeable conditions such as a cold, wet, high temperatures, toxic fumes, smoke, excessive noise, hazardous materials, communicable diseases, vibration, heights, confined spaces, emergency driving, little to no sleep for extended periods, etc. May be subjected to lifting and dragging items of excessive weight. Unconventional working hours are required including nights, weekends, holidays, and deployments up to 14 days in length. Required to travel to different sites and stations.

Draper City is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, and veteran or military status.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related tasks and duties that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Anticipated schedule Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (Potential to work overtime for fire response or deployment)
• Salary range: $18.00 per hour and $18.75 per hour for return seasonals
• Anticipated start date of May 6, 2023 (Seasonal employment is not to exceed six months in duration)