Field Technician - Wildfire Mitigation

Auburn CA

Description

About Wildfire Services Wildfire Services Group, Inc. helps property owners in the wildland urban interface prepare for the next wildfire and recover from the last. We are a wildfire risk assessment, mitigation, and maintenance services company partnering with private, commercial, and municipal clients, insurance professionals, contractors, and fire agencies to provide services before and after wildfires in Northern California. Wildfire Services is currently hiring Field Technicians and Supervisors for a five year project in Auburn, CA. Position Summary The Wildfire Services Technician, Field Operations works under the supervision of the Supervisor, Field Operations to execute wildfire mitigation projects. The Wildfire Services Technician is working toward completing the following certifications: S-130, S-212, WFAP. This training and certification enables the Technician to understand wildfire hazards on and around the parcel. The goal of every mitigation project is to identify and mitigate risk in order to prepare for a wildfire in 3 main areas - vegetation management, home hardening, and values at risk. Successful candidates have 2-years of relevant experience, have completed or are working toward a 4-year college degree, and enjoy working outdoors. Wildfire Services highly values teamwork and collaboration. The Ideal Team Player virtues of Hungry, Humble, and Smart are characteristics that will help a successful candidate thrive and help lead the company’s growth and development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Hands on vegetation maintenance with hand and power tools timber marking, stand exams prescribed burning facilities work and compound maintenance. marking boundaries for thinning/fuels reduction contracts Qualification Requirements Strong interpersonal skills Highly developed communication skills - in-person, written, and telephone Experience with or willingness to learn use of hand and power tools Landscaping, construction or other skilled trade work desired Physical Demands Must have valid drivers license and the ability to drive to assessments in Marin, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake Counties Must be able to work outside for long periods of time Must be able to hike long distances on mixed terrain Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Travel Requirements Mitigation projects occur throughout Northern California. Extended travel may be required. Compensation 90-day trial period Hourly pay DOE Reimbursement for mileage Reimbursement for PPE up to $250 Reimbursement for certifications up to $1200 Success factors Is organized in all areas (personal office space, field operations, company yard space, job sites, etc.) Presents himself or herself in a professional manner Initiates action when needed Is self-motivated