What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator - Fossil position at Forestry Department?
Initial Posting Date:
01/13/2025
Application Deadline:
01/23/2025
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
$4,824 - $6,706
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Equipment Operator - Fossil
Job Description:
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Our Mission – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.
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What we are looking for:
ODF is looking for a Equipment Operator to provide for skilled and safe operation of heavy equipment owned and operated by the Fossil District including transport (semi-tractor/trailer), dozers, excavators, tenders, engines and other miscellaneous equipment. These goals and related duties are in the areas of:
- Providing operation of heavy equipment in response to wild land fire emergency incidents and serves as fire line overhead.
- Operating heavy equipment in non-emergency land management activities within the district.
- Serving as the primary operator of an initial attack fire dozer and as the primary transport (semi-tractor/trailer) driver.
- Coordinating and/or conducting physical labor necessary to suppress and extinguish wildfires. Duties include heavy equipment operation, pre-suppression readiness, suppression, prevention, equipment/vehicle maintenance and general building/grounds maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Equipment Operator - Two (2) years of experience operating equipment specific to the needs of the recruiting agency.
Note:
- Oregon Commercial Drivers License, Class A with air brake and tank endorsements, with NO restrictions is required within 60 days of hire. If you successfully pass this test and are hired, you will also be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up alcohol/controlled substance testing. ODF does not have the ability to assist with obtaining a CDL.
- Driver’s License Check - This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three-year court/DMV printout. If you have an Oregon driver’s license, a record check will be conducted on the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.
- Required to pass the Work Capacity Test (WCT) at the Light level prior to appointment. Maintain a fitness level to pass the WCT at the Light level annually.
Desired Skills:
If you have these skills and attributes, let us know in your application materials! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, and education to help us decide who will move forward for an interview. Please be specific.
- Experience operating Bull dozers and transport vehicles in the forest environment.
- Basic knowledge of fire behavior.
- Basic understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS).
- Mechanical knowledge and ability on various motorized equipment
How to Apply:
- Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
- Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employeeWorkdayaccount.
- Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. Make sure your cover letter details how you meet our desired skill set.
Additional Details:
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Tyler Wright,tyler.g.wright@odf.oregon.gov
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
- Veterans - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score. After you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time. For further information, please see the following website:Veterans Resources.
- If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact:corie.t.shelley@odf.oregon.gov.
ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.
