Trailer Attendant / Incident Support Technician
Deer Creek Resources (DCR) provides mobile mapping and technical support services during major wildland fires and emergency incidents throughout the American West. Our primary need is dependable, capable Trailer Attendants who can deploy to incident base camps and keep our mobile mapping support trailers fully operational under demanding field conditions.
This is a call-when-needed position with no guarantee of assignments or minimum term of employment. Applicants must reside in the Western United States. Assignments may require work up to 112 hours per week.
Job Description
Successful applicants will deploy to large wildfires, natural disasters, and other incidents to operate and maintain our GIS Support Modules. This role is primarily focused on equipment operations, logistics, and field support in remote, high-pressure environments.
Core responsibilities include:
- Towing and positioning trailers and generators
- Setting up, maintaining, and breaking down mobile office infrastructure
- Cleaning, repairing, and organizing trailers and equipment
- Troubleshooting generators, printers, plotters, satellite internet, networking hardware, and other technical systems
- Ordering supplies and managing inventory
- Completing daily invoices and administrative paperwork
- Providing general logistical and technical support to incident personnel
- Maintaining a calm, professional, and positive presence under strict production deadlines
While GIS and cartography support may be required on some assignments, this is not the primary function of the role. When needed, tasks may include assisting with map production, data management, and other technical support work.
Most assignments involve building and operating a fully functional mobile office in remote locations—alfalfa fields, fairgrounds, or meadows—with little to no outside support. Once operational, you will help keep systems running around the clock while supporting incident personnel and maintaining equipment in rugged field conditions.
Expect long shifts, outdoor living, tent camping on some incidents, and physically demanding work in heat, smoke, dust, and unpredictable weather.
Who We’re Looking For
This job demands technical competence, mechanical aptitude, self-reliance, and rock-solid character. We need adaptable, hands-on problem solvers who can:
- Change a truck tire or repair trailer brake lights
- Diagnose and repair generators and power systems
- Troubleshoot printers and networking equipment in the field
- Set up and maintain computer networks from scratch
- Keep equipment clean, organized, and operational
- Work long hours without supervision in high-pressure situations
A four-year degree in resource management, geography, forestry, or a related field is preferred but not required. Strong technical aptitude, mechanical skills, and real-world problem-solving ability are essential. Wildfire or forestry experience is helpful. A valid driver’s license is required.
Although GIS work is secondary to the role, applicants should be comfortable with basic computer operations and may be asked to provide examples of prior technical or mapping experience.
Availability
Successful applicants must be available for 7-day assignments between May and November. Work consists of 14–16 hour shifts for up to 14 days. Tent camping is required on many assignments. All travel expenses are paid.
We are especially interested in applicants who can deploy on very short notice (6-12 hours) between July 15 and September 15.
Application Instructions
- Email a cover letter and current resume, including references.
- Include any relevant technical or operational experience (mapping samples optional).
- Please include something in the subject line that lets us know you are not a robot.