Heavy Equipment Operator - Sr. Operations Specialist
About BurnBotBurnBot 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 workforces with targeted use of synthetic fire to treat fuel loads 10x faster than previously possible.The RoleBurnBot is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator / Senior Operations Specialist to join our rapidly growing Field Operations team. This role will be responsible for daily inspection and maintenance of equipment, conducting mechanical and prescribed fire fuel treatments, upholding company safety standards, working with team members on a number of tasks that promote and enhance BurnBot’s mission. 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 $32-$38. However, we do consider many factors when creating job offers, including (but not limited to), the role, location, responsibilities, experience, training, education, and skillset.Required TasksOperate BurnBot’s remote mastication units in the fieldNavigate rugged terrain and vegetation using heavy equipment best practicesConduct basic troubleshooting and field maintenance on machineryCoordinate with leadership on daily production goals and project updatesComply with all state and federal regulations; safety or otherwiseMaintain and promote a safe, productive and positive working environmentOperate chainsaw to fell, delimb and buck trees at worksitesStrong bias for action and the ability to execute assigned tasks with or without guidanceCan adapt to a fast changing environment and work prioritiesDesire to learn, ask questions and take on new responsibilities as neededOther duties as assignedRequired QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalentValid Driver's License and flexibility to travel extensively (up to 75%)Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License required within first 90 days of employment2+ years operating heavy equipment (e.g., masticators, mulchers, skid steers or other forestry machinery)Familiarity with fire mitigation or vegetation management projectsAbility to perform field diagnostics and equipment maintenanceComfortable working in remote, rugged outdoor environmentsUtilize personal knowledge to resolve issues and ability to discern when to seek assistance for efficient, effective resolutionsExcellent customer service skills. Including listening, responding and assisting with a positive, of service mindsetPhysical ability to lift/push/pull weights of up to 100 lbs with regularityAbility to bend, twist, lift, reach, grasp and climb various surfaces and heights for 8+ hours per dayWillingness to travel 5+ days along the west coast, up to 75% of the time (and will most likely be home for the weekends)Passion for Burnbot’s missionWilling to get certified to operate equipment on fire assignmentsIt would be cool if you…Have any of the following certifications: FFT1, FFT2, FALB, FIRB, RXB3, CRWB, ENGB, Commercial Drivers License class A or BHave experience in wildland firefighting, prescribed burns, forestry, timber, logging, or as a sawyer, faller or arboristHave a Commercial Driver’s License (preferably, Class A)Have experience operating farm, forestry, equipment or other heavy equipment, trucks and large trailersHave any welding experienceStill interested? Please apply by sending your resume to careers@burnbot.com or visiting our job postings on Indeed.Burnbot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with one or more disabilities, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 415-795-9124 or careers@burnbot.com.This role is in our Central Sierras Region with a physical site in Sonora, CA but with field work throughout the area.