Roads Maintenance Operator

Roads Maintenance Operator

Weyerhaeuser's Vail Timberlands operation, based out of Rainier, WA has an opening for a Roads Maintenance Operator. We are seeking an individual who desires to work in a market-focused logging environment. This is a full-time, dayshift hourly position. Hourly employees at this operation are represented by the International Association of Machinists (IAM). Benefits (in accordance with the Labor Agreement) include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Vacation and Holidays. Rate of pay starts at $33.76, with the ability to move up to $34.76 after proven competencies in required areas according to the contract.

Key Functions:

• Safely and competently operate equipment in various settings, while adhering to safety, environmental, production and quality standards (grader, construction cat, excavator, front end loader, backhoe, and dump truck).
• Participate in road maintenance activities: culvert installation, ditching, patching, grading and minor road abandonment work, other ancillary functions as assigned.
• Ability to perform basic operation to independently load, haul, and spread rock, and ability to load associated equipment on to trailer or low bed for mobilization.
• Understand environmental impacts associated with road maintenance, with an awareness and ability of how to manage them.
• Perform and assist on equipment inspections and fully support and participate in preventative maintenance procedures and routine maintenance repairs as they develop.
• Maintain close working relationships and clear communication with other personnel.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Experience and ability to operate dump truck (required), excavator, grader, construction cat, front end loader and backhoe is desired
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work safely in both an individual and team environment
• Willingness to flow to work and change job assignments as needed

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.

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 starts at $33.76, with the ability to move up to $34.76 after proven competencies in required areas according to the contract.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. 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.