job title:Weed-Wash Decontamination Unit Operator (Wildfire)
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Oregon Weed Wash LLC runs mobile weed-wash decontamination units on federal wildfire incidents. The job is to operate and maintain a pump-and-generator wash unit in the field — vehicles and gear coming off the fireline get washed so noxious seed does not spread to the next drainage.
Good fit if you are handy and can keep equipment running with basic field repair.
Fixed 1099 rates, paid to each person separately:
- Bring and drive a qualifying full-size pickup: $600/day
- Second operator: $400/day
- No truck — we pair you: $400/day
Shifts run about 12 hours, 14 days on and 2 off. Callouts land within 200–300 miles and you can turn any down. Camp provides tent space, three meals, showers, and laundry. We supply the unit, the gear, and a prepaid fuel card for the pump and generator; you cover your truck's fuel.
Requirements: 18 or older, valid license, current registration and insurance, basic mechanical ability, and English. Logging, ag, construction, and heavy equipment backgrounds all count. Fire experience is a plus.
We pay you via direct deposit same day that we receive payment. The government says they take 4-6 weeks to process payment, but it often takes about 3 weeks. We ask for interim payment after first two weeks of work and every two weeks thereafter. You will likely see your first payment after about 5-6 weeks of starting work. Checks will come in every two weeks after that until you are fully paid, which will be about 5-6 weeks after your last day of work.
Apply at oregonweedwash.com — Operator application, plus the Truck application if you have a qualifying pickup.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.