About this role
Become a Swamper at Hotshot Arbor Care and do things right, the first time. In this position you will be assisting the faller by carrying all equipment necessary to perform their function and watching for dangerous situations. The Swamper is responsible for the safe condition, operation, maintenance, and fueling of equipment and vehicles. Qualifications The Essentials
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License
• High School Diploma
• 1 year experience in the commercial logging industry as a timber faller or 1 year experience as a faller on wildfire incidents
• The ability to pass the Arduous Work Capacity Fitness Test
The Preferred
• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter
• Completion of ICS-100 Introduction to ICS
• Completion of L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
• Completion of S-130 Firefighter Training
• Completion of S-190 Introduction to Fire behavior
• Completion of IS-700/IS700a NIMS: An introduction
• Completion of RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher including fire shelter (WFSTAR) Training
• Completion of S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws Training
If you are interested in working outdoors and have the qualifications we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!