Rover Operator - St Helens Tree Farm

Weyerhaeuser’s St. Helens Tree Farm operation based out of Castle Rock, WA, has an opening for a Rover Equipment Operator. We are seeking individuals who desire to work safely in a market-focused logging environment. This is a full-time hourly position. Hourly employees are represented by the IAM-AW Union. Benefits (in accordance with the current labor agreement) include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, vacation, and holidays.

Current rate of pay is $39.18 per hour.

• Experience with and ability to fulfill the responsibilities of shovel logger, loader, processor operator, and skidder as required
• Flexibility in the operation of different logging equipment throughout the week to meet business/operational needs
• Competent operation of skidder and shovel logging under various slopes and soil conditions to meet safety, environmental, and production goals
• Able to fulfill all processing responsibilities including the ability to manufacture and sort stems to the required standards, implement new operating software, quickly respond to different bucking directions as markets change
• Load trucks to meet Weyerhaeuser’s load standards and be able to work with loading software to create load tickets and daily load planning
• Collaborate as production team member, complete all required record keeping, and perform routine maintenance

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

USA-WA-Castle Rock

Full-time

Individual Contributor

Experienced

Day (1st)

Not Available

• 2 years' experience operating equipment in a logging environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Demonstrated ability to meet the technical and physical demands of the position
• Able to walk, stand and work in rough terrain on a continuous basis
• Ability to lift/carry up to 40-50 lbs intermittently; this includes reaching/lifting/pulling to attach devices weighing up to 40 lbs. to logs, as well as lifting/carrying tools weighing up to approximately 40 lbs. up/down hills

This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.

What We Offer..

Compensation: Your wages and benefits are set by the labor agreement between Weyerhaeuser and the union representing employees at this work site. The pay rate for this position is $39.18 per hour in accordance with the labor agreement.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: This position receives paid vacation eligibility in accordance with our union collective bargaining agreement. We offer paid vacation and holidays, more information can be provided upon request

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