Our Mission
To sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
At the heart of our agency’s mission is our purpose—the ultimate answer to why we do what we do. Everything we do—across our broad and diverse agency—is intended to help sustain forests and grasslands for present and future generations. Why? Because our stewardship work supports nature in sustaining life. This is the purpose that drives our agency’s mission and motivates our work across the agency. It’s been there from our agency’s very beginning, and it still drives us.
To advance our mission and serve our purpose, we balance the short and long-term needs of people and nature by—
- Working in collaboration with communities and our partners;
- Providing access to resources and experiences that promote economic, ecological, and social vitality; and
- Connecting people to the land and one another.
- Delivering world-class science, technology and land management.
This is our value: what the Forest Service uniquely has to offer.
Our Values
Our agency’s values reflect the proud heritage of the Forest Service, expressed in the language of today’s workforce.
As employees of the Forest Service, we believe in—
- Service. To each other. To the American people. To the planet.
- Interdependence. Of all things. People and nature. Communities and colleagues. The past, present, and future.
- Conservation. Protection when necessary. Preservation when appropriate. Restoration, when needed, and wise management for multiple use and enjoyment always.
- Diversity. People and cultures. Perspectives and ideas. Experiences and ecosystems.
- Safety. In every way: physical, psychological, and social.
Anthony Altemoos
$19.00 - $20.00 hourly
U.S. Forest Service
Oroville, CA, USA
Over time rate is 1 ½ time. There will be O.T. up to 35 hours every two weeks, maybe additional 20 hours.
Work out of Oroville Office at Feather River Ranger District, working on North Complex BAER Rehab.
INTRODUCTION
The position is established to assist journey Engineering Equipment Operators and to perform laborer work. MAJOR DUTIES
Performs the simpler and more routine operation of heavy gasoline or diesel powered equipment, such as, large industrial tractors, dump trucks, motor graders, soil compactors, tractors with attachments, dozer tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators and brush cutters. Operates equipment to perform basic assignments for cutting, moving, digging, grading, and rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials. Work involves flat and stable terrain conditions when maintaining ditches, road shoulders and beds, and fire lines. Incumbent hooks up attachments when required and...
$24.00 hourly
U.S. Forest Service
Oroville, CA, USA
Over time rate is 1 ½ time. There will be O.T. up to 35 hours every two weeks, maybe additional 20 hours.
Work out of Oroville Office at Feather River Ranger District, working on North Complex BAER Rehab.
INTRODUCTION
The position is established on a Forest unit in support of road systems and other program areas. Incumbent operates and maintains engineering equipment. MAJOR DUTIES Incumbent operates one or more types of heavy equipment, such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments. Work is generally done on flat or rolling terrain with simple terrain problems, such as forest roads and compounds. Incumbent maintains ditches, road shoulders, and beds and fire lines and clears brush, tree stumps and rocks. Reviews the work to be performed and adjusts equipment attachments for...
$28.00 hourly
U.S. Forest Service
Oroville, CA, USA
Over time rate is 1 ½ time. There will be O.T. up to 35 hours every two weeks, maybe additional 20 hours.
Work out of Oroville Office at Feather River Ranger District, working on North Complex BAER Rehab.
INTRODUCTION
This position is located on Forest Service Ranger District. The position is responsible for supporting roads and other natural resource related projects. The incumbent operates heavy equipment and performs maintenance related work on such equipment.
MAJOR DUTIES
The incumbent performs the operation of a variety of heavy equipment for road maintenance, watershed restoration, facilities maintenance, fuels reduction, and the support of other natural resource projects. The work is generally performed in steep, hilly, rocky, and other types of adverse terrain. Operates engineering and construction equipment such as graders, excavators, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front-end loaders,...
$16.00 - $18.00 hourly
U.S. Forest Service
Oroville, CA, USA
Description of the duties associated with this position:
Performs tasks in field with road maintenance crew, requires physical effort, use power chain saw equipment and common hand tools. Tasks include but are not limited to: 1) Moves heavy freight, furniture, machinery, supplies, equipment and other very heavy items by use of hand trucks or other moving equipment and places or stacks for storage; 2) Cuts trees, clears brush, removes rocks, digs ditches and back fills; digs loose bars, digs post holes and plumbs posts; clears and levels ground; replaces barriers, paints or stains; 3) Operates heavy-duty power mowers, weed trimmers, tillers, chain saws, pallet jacks, powered snow blowers, high-pressure sprayers, jackhammers, floor buffers and steam cleaners. 4) Assembles and places a variety of items and structures needed to complete assignments; 5) Cleans, oils, lubricates, and performs minor adjustments on power equipment. 6) Operates motor vehicle in support of...
$50,246 - $60,296 yearly
U.S. Forest Service
Oroville, CA, USA
INTRODUCTION
The position is established on a Forest unit to support of road systems and other program areas. Incumbent operates and maintains engineering equipment.
This position drives vehicles that require a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), based on the type or kind of equipment being operated. The incumbent must ensure appropriate permits are obtained for transporting and operating equipment assigned. As such, this position is a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the United States Forest Service (USFS) / Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing Program. MAJOR DUTIES :
Operates one or more heavy gasoline or diesel powered wheeled or crawler type engineering and construction equipment to excavate, backfill, grade or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as roads, ditches, or construction sites. Transports heavy equipment to job site....
$23.00 - $24.00 hourly
U.S. Forest Service
Oroville, CA, USA
INTRODUCTION
The position is established to assist journey Engineering Equipment Operators and to perform laborer work. MAJOR DUTIES
Performs the simpler and more routine operation of heavy gasoline or diesel powered equipment, such as, large industrial tractors, dump trucks, motor graders, soil compactors, tractors with attachments, dozer tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators and brush cutters. Operates equipment to perform basic assignments for cutting, moving, digging, grading, and rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials. Work involves flat and stable terrain conditions when maintaining ditches, road shoulders and beds, and fire lines. Incumbent hooks up attachments when required and learns to perform adjustments such as setting level, angle, or depth. Responsible for performing basic service and maintenance on equipment operated. Incumbent receives detailed instructions and training to...
$16.00 - $17.00 hourly
U.S. Forest Service
Oroville, CA, USA
Over time rate is 1 ½ time. There will be O.T. up to 35 hours every two weeks, maybe additional 20 hours.
Work out of Oroville Office at Feather River Ranger District, working on North Complex BAER Rehab.
This position is located in on a Forest Service unit. The incumbent performs a variety of laborer duties in support of road maintenance and/or facility maintenance. The work requires prior work experience or training, some degree of manual skill, and very heavy physical effort. Duties Performs tasks that require very heavy physical effort and the use of heavy power equipment and common hand tools. Tasks include but are not limited to: 1)Moves heavy freight, furniture, machinery, supplies, equipment and other very heavy items by use of hand trucks or other moving equipment and places or stacks for storage; 2)Packs, loads, and/or unloads heavy bulky materials, equipment, and boxes delivered to the facility; 3) Cuts trees, clears...