What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Driver (Full-Time) position at Helicopter Applicators Inc?
Job Description
Job Info
- Job Location : Gettysburg, PA
- Route Type : OTR
- Type of Assignment : Flex
- Equipment : Tanker
Job Requirements
Additional Information
Daily / Basic Job operations
o Use Ipad and / or phone apply to log daily chemical use
o Manage Chemical Inventory and verify proper quantities for planned jobs
o Organize the daily workload and communicate plans with customers
o Manage digital transfer of spray files to and from pilots
o Plan and verify accessibility for trucks to remote spray location
o Plan and organize bulk water purchase from municipalities in the work area
o Any additional tasks as required to complete the job as directed by the pilot
o Willing and able to lift 50lbs overhead, pull 300 lbs hoses and complete work that involves repetitive motion and / or repetitive lifting
Job Requirements / Qualifications
o A performance review will be conducted to ensure satisfactory skills are met.
o (company will provide training and pay for this)
o At time of interview, HAI will have candidate complete a chemical mix test to determine math proficiency. HAI does not expect candidates to be completely proficient but to determine math experience and whether the position is a good fit.
Travel Requirements :
This position will require intermittent and sometimes extensive travel primarily throughout the east coast and occasionally further. All GTs will be assigned to particular off-site projects as they arise based off company need, driver experience and Driver licenses / credentials / endorsements. GTs will travel and work with a 2 to 4-person crew to include the aircraft / pilot and other ground support personnel as needed. Due to the seasonal / weather dependent nature of the industry, travel is often required on short notice (1 to 2 days) and for up to 3 weeks at a time.
All operations are weather dependent and work hours when on a job site will vary significantly. A typical workday will start before daylight and weather permitting may continue until dark. Alternatively, wind or rain can shut down an operation for several days. Duration of a particular project therefore can vary as weather delays are common. Employees are guaranteed a minimum 8-hour day for any / all overnight assignments, excluding days where employees are traveling to and from Gettysburg Hangar location.
Timing / Work Hours
This is a FT position. When on an off main location worksite that is not HAI, work hours will vary and are entirely weather dependent, but may include up to seven days a week and 15 hours per day.
When not assigned to an off- site location job , GTs will report Monday-Friday to Chris Macbeth, truck shop manager or Greg Snyder, Paint shop manager) at the Gettysburg, PA location for 5 day, 8 hour work shifts. Work shifts at the Gettysburg shop will include facility wide duties such as truck repairs / maintenance and various ground / building maintenance as needed.
You will want to review the company handbook for all time and attendance / UTO / PTO / holiday policies.
Full Time Driver Benefits –
o Eligible upon successful completion of the 60 day job probation period
o FT / Seasonal employees will be eligible to join Helicopter Applicators Inc. 401k plan after one full year and 1,000 hours worked. Typically, Employees are eligible for the 401k benefit on their one year work anniversary. Contact the front office benefit department for more details
o Eligible upon successful completion of the 60-day job probation period
o Please review the company handbook for more information
o Helicopter Applicators Inc. pays for travel expenses that include the following, hotels, fuel, water, ice, etc
o Employees are eligible to receive up to $55 daily per diem when away from Gettysburg, PA to cover meals.
Please review the employee handbook for the specifics of how the $55.00 daily per diem rate is earned.
Salary : $55
