Ground Support Technician

Weyerhaeuser•Eugene, OR

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser's Western Timberlands Division has an opening for a full-time truck driver/equipment operator, with duties performed in an aircraft hangar as well as a forest environment. In addition to supporting equipment maintenance, you will have responsibilities related to helicopter projects during all seasons of the year. This position will be located in Eugene, Oregon. Our helicopters support company timberlands/forestry operations in Oregon and Washington under FAR Part 91, 133 and 137, focusing primarily on stewardship of timberlands through fire suppression, fertilization, spraying and forestry recon. Our helicopter operation is supported by company personnel, including pilots, aircraft mechanics and aviation ground support technicians. Although most projects are within the local area, applicants must be willing to do occasional overnight travel while working on flight operations away from the main base. Some projects do require weekend work. Between projects, helicopters and equipment are maintained at the company hangars located in McMinnville, Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, and Chehalis, Washington.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
Minimum 1-year Class B CDL driving experience
Valid Fuel Truck operator class B CDL with a Hazmat Endorsement
Current DOT medical card
Driving record clear of current incidents/citations
Safety-conscious mindset with commitment to adhere to all the safety procedures and practices
Ability to work with pesticides and willing to obtain a state pesticide license (Private)
Personal commitment to safety, supporting our team flying concept
Able to assist industry leading aircraft maintenance technicians with non-aircraft maintenance work
Successful completion of a post-offer drug screening and background check

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL with tanker/Hazmat endorsement
Off road timberland driving experience
Experience operating various pieces of trucking and loading equipment
Experience fueling aircraft including pressure fueling systems
Current State of Oregon & Washington private pesticide license

Responsibilities

Perform and support equipment inspections and participate in preventative maintenance and routine maintenance repairs as they develop in a hanger and field environment.
Safely and efficiently operate a front-end loader to load buckets of granular fertilizer under a hovering helicopter while adhering to safety, environmental, production and quality standards.
Drive a fuel truck to work sites and fuel a helicopter during flight operations.
Drive a batch truck and mix/load pesticides into the helicopter.

Benefits

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program
You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay.
coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.
voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
support personal volunteerism
sponsor a host of diversity networks
promote mentoring
provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.
3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment.
eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours
paid parental leave for all full-time employees.