Operations Specialist - Sawyer​/Fuels Reduction

• Base Pay $24.00 - $32.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt (FT)

Burn Bot provides systematic fuels treatment services to prevent destructive wildfires. We're firefighters, scientists, engineers, prescribed fire practitioners, ecologists, and community members who are answering the call to scale fuel treatment capacity. Our modern fuel treatment system recognizes and supports conservation efforts with a clean, smoke-free process. We need technology to amplify our work forces with targeted use of synthetic fire to treat fuel loads 10x faster than previously possible.

Burn Bot is seeking Field Operations Specialists to join our on-the-ground wildfire fuel reduction crews. This role is hands-on and physically demanding. You’ll be working outdoors using chainsaws and hand tools to cut, limb, and clear trees and brush. We’re looking for individuals who have real-world field experience; whether you’ve worked in forestry, wildland fire suppression, fuels mitigation or vegetation management.

With a focus on completing a variety of work to ensure our customers satisfaction.

This role is a non-exempt role with an hourly rate $24-$32. Placement within the range depends on experience, certifications, and skills.

Operate chainsaws, hand tools and brush-clearing equipment to remove vegetation

Limb, buck, drag and pile brush and small trees

Support fire mitigation and land management projects

Maintain a clean, safe worksite and follow all field safety protocols

Travel to job sites, often in remote or rugged locations

Comply with all state and federal regulations, safety or otherwise

Ensure issued equipment is properly maintained and clean at all times

Perform minor repairs on hand tools, power equipment and vehicles, as needed

Assess site, terrain and weather conditions before operating equipment to ensure personal and team safety

Strong bias for action and the ability to execute assigned tasks with or without guidance

Adapt to a fast changing environment and work priorities

Desire to learn, ask questions and take on new responsibilities as needed

Other duties as assigned

More than one year of experience operating and maintaining a chainsaw

Valid driver's license and ability to be insured under company policy (this role requires driving company vehicles and trailers to remote job sites)

Utilize personal knowledge to resolve issues and ability to discern when to seek assistance for efficient, effective resolutions

Excellent customer service skills, including listening, responding and assisting with a positive, of service mindset

Physical ability to lift/push/pull weights of up to 50 lbs. with regularity

Comfortable with physically demanding, outdoor labor in varying conditions

Willingness to travel 5+ days along the west coast, up to 75% of the time (and will most likely be home for the weekends)

Experience in vegetation management, tree work, or hazardous fuels mitigation

• Passion for Burnbot’s mission
• Experience operating a Mini Skid Steer and Mini Excavator
• Any of the following certifications; FFT1, FFT2, FALB, FIRB, CRWB, ENGB
• Experience in wildland firefighting, prescribed burns, forestry, timber, logging, or as a sawyer, faller or arborist
• Experience operating farm, forestry, equipment or other heavy equipment, trucks and large trailers
• Welding experience

Physical requirements and working conditions

This position is performed primarily outdoors at active fuels treatment and prescribed fire sites. Essential functions include: walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing on uneven, steep, or unimproved terrain for extended periods; working full shifts in variable and adverse conditions, including heat, cold, wind,…