Ground Support Technician - Chehalis, WA
Ground Support Technician - Chehalis, WA
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19-05-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 53318 - 80047
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
19-05-2025
Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
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DescriptionWeyerhaeusers Western Timberlands Division has an opening for a fulltime 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.
Weyerhaeuser Company owns and operates two Bell Helicopters (212HP and 206L4) based in Eugene Oregon and Chehalis Washington. Weyerhaeuser Aviation has taken an active role in company flight operations since 1947. 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 hangar at Mahlon Sweet Airport in Eugene Oregon and Chehalis Washington.
Key Functions:
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 frontend 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
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
Minimum 1year 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
Safetyconscious 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
Successful completion of a postoffer drug screening and background check
Desired Qualifications:
Class A CDL with tanker/Hazmat endorsement
Off road timberland driving experience
Experience operating various pieces of equipment
Current State of Oregon & Washington private pesticide license
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual meritincrease program and we are targeting a salary range of $53318 $80047 based on your level of skills qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
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