Driver, System Operator - NAS Whiting Field

Maytag Aircraft Corporation • Milton, FL

94d • $0 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Driver/System Operator (DSO) performs aviation fuel servicing operations at NAS Whiting Field. The role requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat endorsements. DSOs operate mobile fuel servicing equipment and trucks, portable pantographs, hose sets, and fixed direct fuel servicing systems (hydrants) to refuel and defuel aircraft or systems. Depending on the assignment, a DSO may also perform hot refueling pit operator (deadman control), nozzle operator, or fire watch duties within a pit operation.

DSOs must use appropriate radio procedures and understand safety regulations for aviation and ground fuel servicing on and around the airfield and supported activities. Before operating fuel servicing equipment without supervision, they must pass contractor-administered base and flightline familiarization and practical equipment/facility competency tests, and be certified by the contractor. Training records must be updated, and personnel must be recertified annually or when requested by the COR. 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 unit receiving services provides all staffing other than the fuel system or pit operator.

Drivers must be licensed under the applicable vehicle laws and regulations of the state where they operate and remain compliant throughout their employment under the contract. Drivers operating vehicles or equipment on public roads must hold a license for the applicable vehicle class. All service personnel operating fuel-servicing vehicles on or off station must hold a current, valid state-issued CDL. Any additional licenses, skills, training, or certifications required for specific tasks must be documented in employee training records and made available to the government upon request.

Requirements

• Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsements.
• Current and valid state-issued Commercial Driver’s License for service personnel operating fuel-servicing vehicles on or off station.
• Appropriate vehicle license for the class of vehicle operated on public roads, in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations.
• Pass contractor-administered base and flightline familiarization tests and practical equipment/facility competency tests before unsupervised operation of fuel servicing equipment.
• Be certified by the contractor as qualified and have training records updated before unsupervised operation of fuel servicing equipment.
• Maintain required licenses and comply with applicable vehicle operating laws, regulations, and codes for the duration of employment under the contract.
• Hold and document any additional special licenses, skills, training, or certifications required for specific tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform fuel servicing operations, including refueling and defueling, using 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.
• Follow safety regulations applicable to aviation and ground fuel servicing operations on and around the airfield and supported activities.
• Pass required base and flightline familiarization tests and practical equipment/facility competency tests before unsupervised equipment operation.
• Maintain required certifications and training records, including annual recertification or recertification when requested by the COR.
• Maintain applicable state vehicle licensing and CDL requirements for the vehicles operated; document any additional required licenses and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed