Seasonal Tender Operator

Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) Gold Beach Unit is currently accepting applications for Seasonal Tender Operators for Fire Season 2024, at their Gold Beach, Oregon station. Preference may be given to individuals that are capable of responding to their duty station within 30 minutes.

DUTIES: Tender Operator duties include but are not limited to:

Acting and performing effectively in a team environment as a Tender Operator to perform vehicle inspections, minor maintenance and driving a manual transmission truck with a water tank of 2500 to 5000-gallon capacity. Participation in initial and extended attack wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, fire prevention and safety activities. Experience operating vehicles with manual transmissions, 4-wheel drive and/or airbrakes, wildland fire engines or crew transports while obeying all traffic laws and/or driving on steep, narrow forest and/or logging roads is required. Performs or directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, appropriate nozzle use, effective use of water and additives. Inspects, checks, services and adjusts various items of equipment including pumps, hose lays, tank, and reels for equipment readiness. Painting and maintenance of both District and Unit buildings, grounds and landscaping and minor construction and repair projects utilizing various pieces of equipment as assigned. Read and interpret maps, complete reports, time sheets, and logs associated with daily activities as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Working conditions require long hours of arduous physical activity in difficult terrain and in all types of weather with exposure to various hazards including, but not limited to poison oak, bees, smoke, snakes, steep terrain, noise, heat, dust, burning and/or falling materials and other hazards. Position will be required to work with and monitor field productivity, quality and compliance with established safety and policy guidelines, as well as attend District safety meetings and trainings. Passing and maintaining the physical fitness level necessary is required. Various shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours with short notice may be required. Assignments to emergency incidents may require being away from the assigned duty station for extended periods of time with occasional travel throughout the state of Oregon.

A current/valid Oregon Driver’s License with Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with tanker and air brake endorsements is preferred, as the operation of 4-wheel drive pickups and larger vehicles with manual transmissions in various road conditions and during fire situations is required. Successful candidates for positions that include driving a Company vehicle will be subject to a driving background check with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

For more information, please see the attached position announcement