Driver, System Operator - NAS Whidbey Island
About The Position
The Driver/System Operator (DSO) performs aviation fuel servicing operations at NAS Whidbey Island. DSOs must be qualified to refuel and defuel using mobile fuel-servicing equipment and trucks, portable pantographs, hose sets, and fixed direct fuel-servicing systems (hydrants). Depending on the operation, a DSO may be required to work as a hot-refueling pit operator using deadman control, a nozzle operator, or a fire watch within a pit operation. Unless specifically directed by the contract officer, the contractor is not responsible for staffing the fire watch, nozzle operator, or refueling director/coordinator positions; the receiving unit provides all staffing other than the fuel-system or pit operator. Drivers must follow applicable vehicle operating laws, regulations, and codes in the state where they operate, and remain compliant throughout their employment under the contract. Drivers operating vehicles or equipment on public roads must hold the license appropriate to the vehicle class. Personnel operating fuel-servicing vehicles on or off station must hold a current, valid state-issued Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Specific tasks may require additional licenses, skills, training, or certifications, which must be included in employee training records and made available for government inspection upon request.
Requirements
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Hazmat endorsements.
- Current and valid state-issued CDL for personnel operating fuel-servicing vehicles on or off station.
- License appropriate to the vehicle class for operation on public roads.
- Qualification to perform fuel-servicing operations.
- Pass contractor-administered base and flightline familiarization tests and practical equipment and facility competency tests.
- Complete required certification before unsupervised operation of fuel-servicing equipment.
- Training in appropriate radio procedures.
- Familiarity with safety regulations applicable to aviation and ground fuel-servicing operations on and around the airfield and supported activities.
- Obtain any additional licenses, skills, training, or certifications required for specific tasks.
Responsibilities
- Perform refueling and defueling with mobile fuel-servicing equipment and trucks, portable pantographs, hose sets, and fixed direct fuel-servicing systems (hydrants).
- As required, perform hot-refueling pit operator duties using deadman control, nozzle operator duties, or fire watch duties within a pit operation.
- Use appropriate radio procedures.
- Pass contractor-administered base and flightline familiarization tests and practical equipment and facility competency tests.
- Complete required qualification and certification before operating fuel-servicing equipment unsupervised.
- Maintain familiarity with safety regulations for aviation and ground fuel-servicing operations on and around the airfield and supported activities.
- Maintain required driver licenses and remain compliant with applicable vehicle operating laws and regulations.
- Keep records of special licenses and certifications available for government inspection upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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