Wildland Firefighter Unit Team Member
alary Range:
$20.0000 To 20.0000 Hourly
Summit County is recruiting for the 2023 Fire Season Wildland Fire Fighters. This is a temporary position. Successful candidates must have Basic NWCG Red Card. THIS IS A PUBLIC RECRUITMENT.
The incumbent will be a responder to wildland fires within Summit County. Duties include wildland fire training, preparedness, suppression, as well as hazardous fuels management and mitigation efforts. Provide extended attack on wildland fires occurring on state, private, and Federal land in Summit County. Provide sustained attack on wildland, urban interface, and associated fires within the county. Responsible to maintain equipment assigned, inventories, and track assets during fire season. Assist with county-wide prevention and public education programs. Participate in the prescribed burn projects within Summit County.
SALARY RANGE: $20.00/hour
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to complete the aerobic Arduous Pack Test in 45 minutes as well as meeting the “recommended fitness levels” as identified in the publication Fitness and Work Capacity (NWCG 1997, page 51).
Must have a valid Utah driver’s license. Must have a high school diploma.
Must work well in a group environment.
We are a drug free workplace conducting drug testing. Summit County is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.