The Helicopter Operations Support and Fleet Driver will support aircraft for Powerline work, Forestry, Rowcrop and other contracts as needed. This position will perform duties assisting helicopter operations through safely and efficiently operating company fleet vehicles, fueling aircraft, and hooking and removing long lines. The position requires confidence in and around helicopter operations, maintaining alertness to multiple concurrent activities, and a commitment to safe and conscientious commercial motor vehicle operations.
Experienced in safely operating trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) up to and over 26,000 lbs.
Knowledge of State and Federal Road regulation and laws
Hazardous materials transportation
DOT Hours of Service
Performing DOT vehicle inspections
DOT Driver Regulations
Proficient at using GPS and other routing systems
KeepTruckin applications
Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities
Must be able to multi-task
Well-organized and reliable
Maintain state-issued Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
Safely and conscientiously utilize and operate all fleet trucks, vehicles, and equipment, observing all law and industry standards of operation and use to complete assigned tasks and responsibilities
Drive trucks transporting hazardous materials
Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
Ensure vehicles and equipment are clean inside and outside and maintained accordingly
Support aircraft for powerline work, fire contracts, and other contracts as required through refueling aircraft, hooking and removing long lines, and other ground support duties as assigned
Track fuel quantities and order when needed
Under the direction of the Fleet Manager, support the truck and vehicle fleet to maintain road and field use readiness
Service and maintain company equipment as directed
Notify managers of any major maintenance or issues encountered
Comply with DOT regulations
Participate in out-of-town travel, work, and overtime work, as required
Positively represent Lohman Helicopter through a professional and favorable appearance to the public and to the companies and entities that we work with
Satisfactorily complete all company mandated and assigned training classes and training courses within given time limits
Make safety a priority at all time
Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the landing zone, including the activities of other employees and contractors, and the movement of equipment/helicopters
Must be self-motivated, disciplined, dependable, and resourceful, with a can-do attitude
Maintain a consistent, open, and honest line of communication with your supervisor
Maintain DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate
Due to the nature of small business operations, it may occasionally be necessary to fulfill task requirements of varied nature.
Valid Class A CDL
Tanker Endorsement
Hazmat Endorsement
Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate
Clean driving record with no moving violations
Must pass a background check and DOT drug test
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds
High level of composure and good stress management
Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
Annual Salary: DOE
Out of Town Per Diem
Out of Town Lodging: Company paid and arranged
Spray season hours will be according to the spray schedule. Long hours are to be expected.