Engineering Equipment Operator; Wildland Fire Dozer - Authority

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Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

This position is located in Vale, Oregon. Information about the surrounding area may be found here.

We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

• Operates road graders, bulldozers, etc., to suppress wildfires or reclaim burned over areas.
• Clears brush and other debris from fire lines and clears ground and otherwise operates equipment to reclaim sites.
• Operates lowboys or water tenders.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment on fire lines for the purpose of suppressing wildland fires.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in firefighting operations.
• Operates equipment in a safe manner according to safety rules and regulations.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the
  
  HOW TO APPLY
  
  and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
• You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
• You must pass a pre-employment physical. You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions.
• Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• This position may require regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
• You must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) by the entry on duty date.
• May require a one year probationary period.