Ground Crew -CDL

About the Role

Members of the Ground Crew prepare and load chemicals into aircraft for Diversified Applications, Inc. (DAI), the aerial application business of Helena Agri-Enterprises.

• Blends and loads all chemical mixes prior to each load/flight.
• Maintains a clean aircraft.
• Maintains general awareness of inventory levels and fuel levels for leader.
• Maintains cleanliness in hanger/loadout areas.
• Drives batch trucks within Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California.
• Loads helicopters.
• Very early mornings are often required.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work‑related duties as assigned by your leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Class B CDL and tanker endorsement are required. Must be able to drive a manual truck.
• Hazmat endorsement is preferred.

• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position will be in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with Daily Pay.
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match – up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Up to 15 days paid time‑off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay – paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long‑Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

26-816

Newberg (OR) – DAI-10470

Regular

Helena is an equal opportunity employer. Helena is committed to the spirit and the letter of all state and federal laws pertaining to equal opportunity in the workplace. To this end, Helena does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other status protected by state or federal law.

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