Ground Support Technician
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
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with company contribution
- Voluntary Long-Term Care
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Support for personal volunteerism
- Diversity networks
- Mentoring programs
- Training and development opportunities
- 401k plan with company match
- 3-weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment
- Eleven paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave for all full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
