Engine & Fuels Crewmember

Position Title: Engine & Fuels Crewmember

Division: Wildland

Supervisor: Fuels Crew Lead

Mission Statement

To encourage and promote wildfire safety and prevention to make our mountain community a safe place to live, work, and play.

Job Summary

The Engine & Fuels Crewmember is a seasonal position responsible for the implementation all aspects of operations for the Engine & Fuels Crew. The Engine & Fuels Crewmember reports directly to the Fuels Crew Lead on day-to-day operations.

Under the direction of the Fuels Crew Lead, the Crewmember will:

• Implement day-to-day operations as directed by Fuels Crew Lead.
• Provide high level of performance during implementation of operations.
• Ensure safe operations in the workplace and on assignment.
• Participate in daily briefings and in wildfire suppression operations.
• Maintain complaince of all Wildland Fire Division SOPs.
• Ensure assigned Management Programs and collateral duties are being implemented as issued by the Fuels Crew Lead.
• Participate in fireline operations.
• Maintain high level of conduct and compliance with Core Values at all time.
• Participate in training both classroom and OJT.
• Participate in arduous physical training and maintain constant state of readiness.
• Reinforce the Chain of Command at all times.

The Engine & Fuels Crewmember is a primary Wildland Fire Position, and will be expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times under the direction of the Fuels Crew Lead.

Required Experience, Education, and Training

Experience

• <1 Season (Flexible)

Certifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must pass background check

Training

• S130, S190, L180, S212 Preferred
• Various on the job trainings.

Or

• Entry Level - None

Desired/ Target Qualifications

• FFT2
• FAL3/2
• EMT
• HELR
• EMT

Competencies

• Professional
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Desire to learn
• Desire to participate in building competent and high functioning teams and programs.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Arduous physical activity is required in the performance of normal duties, occasionally under extreme adverse conditions.
• This position requires standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, crawling, jumping, sliding, climbing and repetitive motion.
• Work is performed in all weather conditions, wind, snow, rain and in extreme temperatures below 0 degrees Fahrenheit and excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Work is performed under hazardous and adverse conditions, including but not limited to slippery/uneven surfaces, proximity to moving mechanical equipment, burning materials, broken glass or other materials, electrical currents, high places and confined spaces.
• Work may result in exposure to smoke, gases, chemicals, fumes, odors, mists and dusts, which can affect the respiratory system or skin.
• Employees are required to maintain training and utilize personal protective equipment as supplied from the District as needed to perform their duties.
• This position demands frequent use of sensory activities such as talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling (identifying objects by touch), depth perception and color vision.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• This position will involve periods of high physical, mental and/or emotional stress.
• This position will involve travel for wildland fire assignments around the United States for up to 21 days plus travel.