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Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District
An Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
193 Elks Point Rd. -- P.O. Box 919 Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wildland/Fuels Reduction Crew Member
$12-$13.50 per hour
 
 
Primary Duties
  • Work as a member of a wildland firefighting crew.
  • Work as an essential member of a fuels reduction crew.
  • Independently engage in labor-intensive, physically demanding, manual work. Work involves lifting, bending, and carrying heavy loads on uneven terrain.
  • Use power and specialized hand tools to reduce, remove and modify vegetation.
  • Assume responsibility, care, maintenance, and security of district facilities, tools and equipment.
  • Display good judgment and safe work practices; correct unsafe work procedures.
  • Operate district vehicles.
  • Respond to emergency situations both in and out of the District
  • Other related duties as assigned
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Graduate or GED
  • 18 years of age
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Ability to work safely and cooperatively in a group setting and work within a variety of working conditions.
  • Ability to perform manual labor in rough terrain, lift heavy loads, and work for extended periods of time in various weather conditions.
  • No felony convictions
 
Desirable Qualifications
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Good organization skills.
  • Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fuels reduction.
  • Knowledge of operation and maintenance procedures for chippers, chainsaws and hand tools.
  • Healthcare Provider CPR (or equivalent), First Aid or EMT
  • Completion of S-110, S-130, S-190, or equivalency (Basic 32), S-212. Class A or B Faller.
 
Term of Employment
This is a seasonal position. The term of employment begin May 11, 2010.  If possible, schedule accommodations may be made for employees attending schools of higher education.
 
 
Notice: TDFPD does not provide housing. Once offered employment, candidates must pass a background exam, pre-employment health screening, and physical ability  test. Employees in this position are subject to pre-employment and random drug and/or alcohol testing.
 
How to Apply
 

Applications are available at Tahoe Douglas Fire Station #3 (see address below)

Applications may also be downloaded: see below

Hand deliver or mail completed applications to (Include copy of DMV driving record printout):
 
Hand deliver to:                                                          Mail to:
Tahoe Douglas Fire District Station #3              Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District
193 Elks Point Rd. Zephyr Cove, NV               P.O. Box 919
Attn: Mark Novak                                                        Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
                                                                                    Attn: Keegan Schafer
Contact Person:         Keegan Schafer
                                    Crew Supervisor
                                    775-586-1817
                                    kschafer@tahoefire.com

Download:
2010 application crewmember.pdf




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