Ground Crew -CDL Required

About Us

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that has been in business since 1957. With over 450 locations nationwide and more than 6,000 employees, our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee. We rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry and operate across multiple facets, including product development, sales, operations, precision technology, and manufacturing.

This position is with Diversified Applications, Inc. (DAI), our aerial application business. DAI operates under several names throughout the U.S. as we expand this segment of our business. Our goal is to become the leader in the agricultural aviation industry by growing our fleet of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.

About the Role

Members of the Ground Crew prepare and load chemicals into aircraft.

Responsibilities

• 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 hangar/loadout areas.
• Drives batch trucks within Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California.
• Loads helicopters.
• Works very early mornings as required.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
• Ensures regular and reliable attendance.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license is required to drive a company vehicle.
• Must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required.

Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. The work environment for this position is primarily outdoors in all types of weather conditions, with exposure to outdoor elements. You may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, and a risk of electrical shock. The role involves:

• Using hands for various tasks, including talking, hearing, walking, sitting, and standing for 8 hours a day or more.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to and including 50 lbs or more.
• Reaching overhead (up to and including 25 lbs).
• Climbing, gripping, grasping, and twisting using hands and wrists.
• Bending and stooping for long periods.
• Working below knee level and above shoulder level for short periods.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting the same day you do.
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Access to earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Robust 401(k) Savings Plan with a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day (increasing up to 10% based on years of service and contribution).
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Up to 15 days of paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free term life insurance at 1x your annual base pay.
• Free short- and long-term disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.