Fuel Distribution System Worker

Air Education and Training Command • Holloman AFB, NM

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About The Position

The Fuel Distribution System Worker operates several complex work stations or a portion of a large fuel distribution system to receive, store, transfer, and dispense aviation and ground petroleum and cryogenic products. The position receives fuel and cryogenic shipments by truck, tank car, or pipeline; issues petroleum products to containers and refueling units through fillstands; and inventories and inspects the system and products. The worker also performs operator maintenance on fuel storage and dispensing equipment, follows established safety practices, maintains a safe and clean work environment, and operates motor vehicles. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors, with possible exposure to extreme weather, fire and explosion hazards, noxious fumes, and prolonged loud noise.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet the OPM Qualification Standard for the WG-5400 Industrial Equipment Operation Family and demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of operating complex work stations in fuel storage and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of methods for loading, unloading, transferring, and storing liquid fuels and cryogenic products.
• Knowledge of methods for gauging tanks before, during, and after fuel operations.
• Skill in manipulating controls to regulate liquid flow safely and efficiently and operating pumps and other fuel distribution equipment.
• Skill in routine operator maintenance and minor repair of tanks, pumps, motors, and valves.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• An appropriate valid driver's license may be required.
• May be required to obtain certification for handling and/or removing hazardous materials.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
• Must provide work experience details, including duties, responsibilities, and hours per week, for part-time or unpaid experience claimed.

Responsibilities

• Operate several complex work stations or a portion of a large fuel storage and dispensing system.
• Receive petroleum fuel and cryogenic product shipments by truck, tank car, or pipeline.
• Issue petroleum products to containers and refueling units through fillstands.
• Inventory and inspect the storage and distribution system and the condition of products received and issued.
• Perform operator maintenance and minor repairs on fuel storage and dispensing equipment, including tanks, pumps, motors, and valves.
• Follow established safety practices and procedures and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Operate motor vehicles, potentially including aircraft refueling vehicles.
• Operate a forklift with capacity up to 10,000 pounds to move cryotainers, if required.
• Follow oral and written instructions.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible newly hired federal employees with a qualifying service-connected disability.

What This Job Offers

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