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Temporary Fire Dozer Operator Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

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Senior Estimator - Structures

Tempe, AZ

Scraper, dozer, truck, loader, and excavator productions. * Aggregates, PCCP Paving, Asphalt Paving ... Quantification of mechanical assemblies such as valves and fire hydrants. * Analysis and pricing of ...

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What is the difference between Temporary Fire Dozer Operator vs Temporary Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectTemporary Fire Dozer OperatorTemporary Heavy Equipment Operator
CertificationsTypically requires heavy equipment operation licenses and fire safety trainingRequires general heavy equipment operation licenses, may include specialized certifications
Work EnvironmentFire suppression sites, wildfire management areas, rugged terrainsConstruction sites, mining, infrastructure projects, various outdoor settings
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, forestry agencies, wildfire management companiesConstruction firms, mining companies, infrastructure contractors

The Temporary Fire Dozer Operator specializes in operating dozers for wildfire suppression and fire management, often in rugged outdoor environments. In contrast, the Temporary Heavy Equipment Operator works across various industries, operating different types of heavy machinery in construction or mining settings. While both roles require heavy equipment operation skills and certifications, the Fire Dozer Operator focuses on fire-related projects and safety protocols specific to wildfire environments.

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Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dozer Operator)

Recruitment and Hiring | US Forest Service

Happy Jack, AZ

$36.19/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

These positions are located at USDA Forest Service Units.
This position is established on a Forest Unit to serve primarily as an operator of heavy equipment on Initial attack, fire, and fuels management activities. The operator also operates this equipment in support of other natural resource projects.
See Additional Information Section for Details.Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.
Basic Requirement:
You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements to successfully perform the duties of Engineering Equipment Operator.
Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be assessed based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement.
Screen-out Job Element: Applicants who do not meet the screen-out job elements will not be further evaluated.
  • Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
In addition to the above requirements, applicants will be assessed based on their knowledge of the job elements identified below:
  • Experience operating engineering and construction equipment, such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle-dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments to push, pull, fill, pile or load gravel or earth.
  • Operation of Motor Vehicles to perform engineering/construction work (such as maintaining ditches, road shoulders, road beds, and/or firelines and clearing terrain of brush, tree stumps and rocks on flat or rolling terrain with simple terrain problems).
  • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order).
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation).
  • Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator.
There is no substitution of education for this position.
Selective Placement Factors:
A Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License is required.
Primary firefighter positions include the following age requirements: Under age 37 -OR- less than age 37 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service worked in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position -OR- a veteran preference eligible, older than age 37 and is requesting a waiver to the maximum age requirement -OR-currently occupy a permanent position with primary fire fighter retirement coverage.
For those who do not currently occupy a permanent Federal position covered under primary fire fighter retirement, you must be under age 37; less than age 37 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position; or a veteran preference eligible, older than age 37 and requesting a waiver to the requirement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a primary/rigorous position covered under the special retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) for the Civil Service Retirement System and of 5 USC 8412(d) for the Federal Employees Retirement System.
WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters:This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the MODERATE level is a condition of employment.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Education:There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.Employment Type: OTHER

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