Wildfire Water Delivery Operator

Do you have experience in Wildland Firefighting, Forestry, Oil and Gas, Agriculture, Construction, or Industrial? Are you in great physical shape? Want to be a part of something bigger? Do you want to help protect people and our national treasures while utilizing the skills you have developed over years of hard work? Then join Wildfire Water Solutions today!

WildFire Water Solutions is looking for seasonal and full-time Wildland Firefighting Operators to join their team of dedicated, water and wildland fire-trained personnel to provide custom-designed and engineered Water Delivery solutions to active and potential wildland fire areas.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to achieve an arduous rating on the "Pack Test (WCFT)," which requires you to walk 3 miles with a 45-pound backpack in 45 minutes or less**

Preferred but not required
· Previous experience working in the Wildfire Industry.

· Experience operating heavy machinery.

· Knowledge of equipment and engine mechanics.

Essential job duties and functions include, but are not limited to:

· Participating in mobilization and demobilization of equipment.

· Deploying or retracting lay flat hose, running transfer pumps, operate machinery, and essential equipment for Wildfire Water Solutions operations.

· Observing machine operations, gauges, and adjusting controls to maintain specified requirements.

· Aligning and directing operators to complete mission.

· Setting and servicing pumps and generators on site.

· Following all safety procedures and using proper PPE as required.

· Communicating with other workers, using signals, radios, and telephones.

· Using common hand and power tools, such as hammers, shovels, Pulaski’s, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.

· Operating pickup trucks with or without trailers to transport equipment, personal, and complete assigned mission.

· Maintain proper housecleaning in work area, trucks, and equipment.

· Ensure machinery, equipment, and tools are greased, cleaned and maintained.

· Remain physically and mentally prepared.

o Must be able to lift 50lbs.

o Must be able to walk, stand, crouch as physically necessary.

· Experience in Wildland Firefighting, Forestry, Energy Industry, Agricultural, Industrial, or Construction Industries.

· Willingness to travel for long-periods of time to areas across the United States.

· Must possess sufficient organizational and time management skills.

· Must be detail oriented due to the necessity of safety in hazardous work environment.

· Must possess sufficient oral and written communications skills.

· Understand the importance of working in and relying on a team.

· Maintain a professional appearance.

· Maintain a professional and positive attitude.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50 – 110 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: On the road