Emergency Services/Camp Support Personnel

Emergency Services/Camp Support Personnel

Be physically and mentally prepared to safely perform general forestry projects and other emergency services as an integral part of a team that will endure long hours in adverse conditions. Work can be performed anywhere in the United States.

Key character traits for this position include alertness, teamwork, effectiveness, initiative, positive attitude, diligence, dependability, flexibility, reliability, and endurance.

Skill sets include technical skills, problem solving, customer service, and communication.

Primary duties and responsibilities include promoting and upholding Grayback Forestry's mission statement, company vision, and core values at all times, maintaining a safe, productive, and positive work environment, maintaining and cleaning all equipment issued, complying with all state and federal regulations, using power tools and pumps, hand tools, and mechanical knowledge, setting up water tanks, pumps, hoses to operate mobile shower and hand washing stations, and other duties as assigned by the Emergency Services Coordinator.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or experience: a commercial driver's license is helpful but not required. Training provided for various positions.

Physical demands include the ability to perform hard manual labor, using hand tools and to lift and carry 50 pounds or more. You may be required to work in excess of 15 hours per day. Walking/climbing on forest turf and duff, rocks, gravel, or pavement; terrain may be flat to steep. Carrying 10-50 pounds. Wearing company issued uniform/clothing while working. Pushing/pulling 20-30 pounds of force. Bending/twisting from waist and knees to assume position when lifting. Lifting/reaching/handling/grasping when utilizing equipment.

Work environment includes working in a team environment, outside in varying weather conditions. May be required to work in an environment where there are fumes, smoke, noise, chemicals, dirt, and dust. May be on duty 16 hours or more a day. May involve extended time away from home and depending on the fire location, you may work 14 days straight before a day off. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Equal opportunity employer: minority/female/disabled/veteran.