Primary Purpose

This position will be responsible for driving and operating the Quartz Valley Indian Reservation (QVIR) 2000 Gallon water tender when called upon to support various fires in and out of state. This is a seasonal / call when needed position. Drivers will be expected to be available on an on-call basis during fire season and a rotation list will be established for qualified participants.

Essential Functions

· Support fire fighters by providing water as needed.

· Take direction from Equipment Manager within base camp when on assigned incident.

· Maintain and operate the water tender during your assigned shifts, including but not limited to maintaining logbooks, accountable for shift and fuel tickets and final pay documents.

· Perform pre-shift maintenance check and complete appropriate log.

· Required to perform all duties while obeying all applicable state traffic laws and DOT regulations.

Competencies

Education

· High school diploma or equivalent. Required

Proficiencies

· Ability to read, speak, and write fluent English.

· Ability to travel from home for periods between 14 and 21 days.

· Ability to complete required Incident Safety Awareness for Hired Vendors (Fireline safety Training).

· Ability to obtain CPR/BLS certification.

· Ability to meet physical requirements of assignment to wildland fire operations, including but not limited to; working long shifts, complex decision making, sleep in a tent when assigned to a fire camp, mechanical inclination to complete pumping, drafting, and operation of the water tender and associated equipment.

Experience

· Prior wildland fire and or water tender operation experience. Preferred

Other Requirements

· Must be able to pass background check.

· Must adhere to Tribal drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

· Must have a valid Class B driver’s license with tank endorsement and insurable under the Tribe’s insurance policy.

Receipt and Acknowledgment

· The contents of this job description are job requirements, and, at this time, I know of no limitations that would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.

· Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements are subject to change.

· Acceptable job performance includes execution of essential functions while maintaining professional conduct and compliance with all QVIR polices, including, but not limited to: QVIR Personnel, Travel, Fiscal, and Purchasing Policy.

Indian Preference:

In accordance with CFR 25, Part 276 and in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 701(b) and 703(i), preference in filling all vacancies will be given to qualified American Indian candidates.

Veteran Preference:

In accordance with QVIR Personnel Policy, applicants with documented Veteran status (such as DD-214) will be given preference in filling vacancies.

For questions regarding this position description, including applications, please contact Quartz Valley Indian Reservation Human Resources at 530-468-5907 or humanresources@qvir-nsn.gov

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $300.00 - $650.00 per day

Schedule:

• On call

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Jones, CA 96032 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Jones, CA 96032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person