Corpsmember - Wildland Firefighter Trainee

The California Conservation Corps Monterey Bay Center, in Watsonville, has immediate openings for Corpsmembers to train in wildland firefighting.

CCC wildland firefighting Corpsmembers train and work with CCC and CAL FIRE staff and respond as initial attack hand crews on wildfires in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, and across California. A year in the CCC can lead to careers in fire service.

You must be 18-25 years old or military veteran 29 or younger to enroll in the program. Benefits include:

• Healthcare coverage
• Get paid while you train

• Work outdoors

• Paid Time Off

• No experience required

• Up to $8K in scholarships your first year

• Finish your high school diploma

• Emergency excess pay

Work with CAL FIRE on wildland firefighting hand crews and gain the experience needed to launch a career in fire service. Corpsmembers regularly go on to careers with USFS, CAL FIRE, Bureau of Land Management, city and county fire departments, as well as State Parks, Caltrans, and other local community agencies.

Shift times and length may vary by assignment, but the program is a 40-hour per week commitment.

Apply today at ccc.ca.gov/apply or call/text (805) 305-4539 to speak with a local recruiter about how to serve your local community and jumpstart your career!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,700.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Watsonville, CA 95076: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person