Aerial Ground Crewman - Helicopter Support CDL preferred - (Chehalis, WA/PNW)

Do you enjoy working outdoors? How about a forest setting? Are you punctual and a motivated self-starter with a desire to excel? Are you willing to work overtime during busy seasons? If so, APPLY NOW!

For over a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing forestry products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

Safely operate commercial vehicles and provide helicopter ground support for aerial application services. This is a year-round position working outdoors. May also be expected to assist in general warehouse/hangar duties including, but not limited to: stocking and retrieving package and bulk containers, driving a forklift, light maintenance, and general housekeeping.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural/forestry operations (preferred).
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees.
• Willingness to operate appropriate material handling equipment including a forklift, pallet jack, and other equipment as required.
• Specific physical requirements include climbing and ascending or descending from the deck of a truck using a mounted ladder. Must be able to perform loading duties on rough and uneven ground/terrain. Body agility is emphasized.
• Ability to repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up to 50 lbs.
• Strong, yet basic, mathematical skills are required for accurately calculating helicopter loads.
• Willing and desire to work overtime hours during busy seasons.
• Some regional traveling is required.

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Valid driver's license with CDL/or willing to achieve CDL.
• Be versatile, flexible, and willing. Can effectively multi-task.
• Able to work and contribute to a team approach with a positive attitude and outlook.
• Present a professional image to our customers through personal appearance and overall branch and equipment cleanliness.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Loading and fueling helicopters in a forestry environment.
• Working closely with the maintenance crew and pilots.
• Safe operation of Company vehicles.
• Maintain all appropriate paperwork/logs for assigned vehicles.
• Be safety-minded and perform all duties in compliance with WECO's industry-leading safety culture.
• Meet and complete all WECO regulatory safety requirements and training.
• Traveling to outlying areas/regions to support aerial applications.
• Managing inventory.
• Help maintain warehouse/hangar cleanliness.
• Report incidents promptly to the supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

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  In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $25 - $32 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.

  
  

If you are currently a Wilbur-Ellis employee, please notify your Manager before applying for this position. Thank you!

COMPANY CULTURE

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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