DRIVER System Operator - Fort Hood, TX
About The Position
The Driver Tractor Trailer/System Operator (DSO) operates refueling and defueling trucks in support of aviation refueling objectives. The role requires at least two years of documented experience and qualification to perform fuel servicing operations using mobile fuel servicing trucks, truck-supplied pantograph and hose sets, and fixed direct fuel servicing systems, including hydrants and hot pit systems. Before operating fuel servicing equipment without supervision, the DSO must pass base and flight-line familiarization and practical equipment and facility competency tests, be certified as qualified, and have their training record updated. DSOs must know applicable safety regulations for aviation and ground fuel servicing on and around the airfield and supported activities. They must demonstrate practical knowledge of inspecting and maintaining fuel servicing equipment and systems, including grounding and bonding, truck and refueling equipment inspections, and flight-line safety. They may also make basic entries in the Fuels Manager Defense System (FMD) or maintain dispatch logs. For hot pit operations, DSOs must be qualified and capable of actuating the deadman control and fire-extinguishing equipment during fuel servicing. Hot pit DSOs must complete training relevant to their assigned duties. The assigned deadman control (pit) operator remains in control of all direct refueling operations. The DSO is not responsible for aircraft taxiing or positioning, checking for hot brakes, ensuring dummy or practice ordnance is safe, determining or signaling engine shutdown and restart procedures outside the pit, or performing refueling coordinator (plane captain) or nozzle operator duties. Drivers must hold and maintain licenses required by applicable laws and regulations, including a current, valid Alabama driver’s license. Drivers who may operate vehicles or equipment on public roads must hold the appropriate license class. Records appropriate to the license class, including the employee’s DMV driving record and a current physical examination or certification record, must be maintained. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Tanker/Hazmat endorsement are required.
Requirements
- At least two years of documented experience.
- Qualified to perform aviation fuel servicing operations using mobile fuel servicing trucks, truck-supplied pantograph and hose sets, and fixed direct fuel servicing systems.
- Pass base and flight-line familiarization and practical equipment and facility competency tests, and be certified as qualified.
- Familiarity with safety regulations for aviation and ground fuel servicing operations on and around the airfield and supported activities.
- Practical knowledge and ability to inspect and maintain fuel servicing equipment and systems.
- Current, valid Alabama driver’s license.
- Appropriate vehicle-class license for operating vehicles and equipment on public roads, when required.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Tanker/Hazmat endorsement.
- For hot pit assignments, qualification and capability to actuate the deadman control and fire-extinguishing equipment, plus completion of training relevant to assigned hot pit duties.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the aviation refueling industry is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Operate refueling and defueling trucks in support of aviation refueling objectives.
- Perform fuel servicing using mobile fuel servicing trucks, truck-supplied pantograph and hose sets, and fixed direct fuel servicing systems, including hydrants and hot pit systems.
- Pass base and flight-line familiarization and practical equipment and facility competency tests, obtain qualification certification, and keep training records updated before unsupervised equipment operation.
- Inspect and maintain fuel servicing equipment and systems, including grounding and bonding, truck inspections, refueling equipment inspections, and flight-line safety.
- Make basic entries in the Fuels Manager Defense System (FMD) or maintain dispatch logs, as required.
- For assigned hot pit duties, actuate the deadman control and fire-extinguishing equipment during fuel servicing and complete relevant hot pit training.
- Maintain required driver licensing and comply with applicable vehicle operating laws and regulations.
- Maintain applicable driving and physical examination or certification records.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
