About BurnBot
BurnBot 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 Role
BurnBot is seeking Field Operations Specialists to join our on-the-ground wildfire fuel reduction crews. This role is hands-on and physically demanding. You’ll be working outdoors using chainsaws and hand tools to cut, limb, and clear trees and brush. We’re looking for individuals who have real-world field experience; whether you’ve worked in forestry, wildland fire suppression, fuels mitigation or vegetation management. With a focus on completing a variety of work to ensure our customers satisfaction.
Our Reserve Employee role does not guarantee a specific schedule or minimum number of days or hours. The schedule will vary based on the business needs and will be communicated to the Manager or Supervisor. This role is a non-exempt role with an hourly rate $24-$32. However, we do consider many factors when creating job offers, including (but not limited to), the role, location, responsibilities, experience, training, education, and skillset.
** This role is in our Siskiyous region with a physical site in Redding, CA but with field work throughout the area. **
Required Tasks
Operate chainsaws, hand tools and brush-clearing equipment to remove vegetation
Limb, buck, drag and pile brush and small trees
Support fire mitigation and land management projects
Maintain a clean, safe worksite and follow all field safety protocols
Travel to job sites, often in remote or rugged locations
Comply with all state and federal regulations, safety or otherwise
Ensure issued equipment is properly maintained and clean at all times
Perform minor repairs on hand tools, power equipment and vehicles, as needed
Assess site, terrain and weather conditions before operating equipment to ensure personal and team safety
Strong bias for action and the ability to execute assigned tasks with or without guidance
Adapt to a fast changing environment and work priorities
Desire to learn, ask questions and take on new responsibilities as needed
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
More than one year of experience operating and maintaining a chainsaw
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license
Utilize personal knowledge to resolve issues and ability to discern when to seek assistance for efficient, effective resolutions
Excellent customer service skills, including listening, responding and assisting with a positive, of service mindset
Physical ability to lift/push/pull weights of up to 100 lbs. with regularity
Comfortable with physically demanding, outdoor labor in varying conditions
Willingness 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 mission
Experience in vegetation management, tree work, or hazardous fuels mitigation
It would be cool if you…
Have any of the following certifications; FFT1, FFT2, FALB, FIRB, CRWB, ENGB
Have experience in wildland firefighting, prescribed burns, forestry, timber, logging, or as a sawyer, faller or arborist
Have a Commercial Driver’s License (preferably, Class A)
Have experience operating farm, forestry, equipment or other heavy equipment, trucks and large trailers
Have any welding experience
Still interested? Please apply by sending your resume to careers@burnbot.com or by visiting Burnbot.com.
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 x 1010 or careers@burnbot.com.
