Ground Fleet Personnel - Fuel Driver

Coulson Aviation•Thermal, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Coulson Aviation is seeking a highly organized and driven Ground Fleet Fuel Driver to support its specialized aerial firefighting operations. This on-site position works five days a week, with Friday and Saturday off. The role assists with petroleum product delivery and helps ensure flight operations run safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable requirements. The driver works with operational personnel to follow assigned routes and schedules, remain ready for dispatch, and communicate about route or schedule changes, aircraft movements, delays, vehicle issues, and emergencies. Duties also include inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining ground fleet assets; completing trip reports and electronic logs; maintaining fuel, mileage, and duty-status records; and following safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment. The position may also support shipping and receiving, parts runs, crew provisioning, hydration supplies, and general labor tasks. The role requires safe work around aircraft and loud machinery, in varying weather and lighting conditions, and at heights. It involves repeatedly lifting, dragging, and holding charged hose lines weighing up to 100 pounds. The successful candidate must hold a valid commercial driver license with applicable endorsements and required dangerous-goods or HazMat certification, and be legally able to enter and work in Canada and/or the United States within the scope of the position.

Requirements

Skill in diagnosing, maintaining, and performing minor maintenance on fuel trucks and other ground fleet vehicles.
Ability to assist in setting up a variety of technical equipment.
Skill in the safe and proper use of a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to maintain records of fuel deliveries, distribution, maintenance, and logs.
Must be physically capable and willing to work safely at heights.
Must be able to repeatedly and safely lift, drag up to 100 feet, and hold at shoulder height charged hose lines weighing up to 100 pounds.
Must be willing to work for extended periods in hot, dry, or wet weather and around loud machinery and aircraft in both light and darkness.
Must be legally able to enter and work in Canada and/or the USA within the scope of the position.
Current valid Commercial Driver License with applicable endorsements: HazMat/Tanker, Air Brakes, standard transmission, and FAST Card.
Certification in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods or HazMat.
Experience delivering bulk fuel or other bulk liquids with formal training, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Good sense of direction.
Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Excellent defensive driving skills and safe driving techniques.
Good written and oral communication and people skills.
Acceptable Driver’s Abstract for the position.
Ability to understand and follow complex directions and instructions.

Responsibilities

Work in a team environment to accomplish tasks.
Assist in the delivery of petroleum products.
Follow local, state, and federal traffic laws, rules, and regulations.
Maintain an assigned schedule on a specific route when dispatched.
Consult with PICs and MX-Chiefs about suggested route, schedule, and policy changes; participate in discussions about potential aircraft movements and remain prepared for dispatch.
Promptly report delays caused by breakdowns, weather, traffic, emergencies, or pickup and delivery irregularities to PICs and MX-Chiefs.
Provide a high level of safety and support during delivery operations.
Read gauges or meters and record quantities loaded, delivered, and issued.
Inspect the truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips; submit an end-of-trip or end-of-duty condition report to the CAUSA Fleet Manager using Electronic Log Reporting.
Report mechanical disorders to PICs and MX-Chiefs.
Report accidents involving the driver or company equipment to PICs and MX-Chiefs and complete an SMS Report.
Clean and maintain Ground Fleet Assets to required standards and maintain their professional appearance.
Maintain records required for state and federal compliance, including driver duty-status and mileage records.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip reports.
Maintain certifications required by DOT safety programs.
Remain courteous with OCFA, USFS, CalFire employees, invited guests, and the public.
Demonstrate the work ethic and professionalism expected of employees.
Perform other duties assigned by PICs and MX-Chiefs, including shipping and receiving, parts runs, crew movement and provisioning, supplying crew trailer provisions and hydration products, and general labor tasks.
Maintain a safe working environment according to Safety Policies and Procedures.
Monitor work and use all required personal protective equipment.
Perform minor maintenance, preventative maintenance, and safety checks on fuel trucks and other ground fleet vehicles.
Consult with the Ground Fleet Manager before procuring parts, supplies, or repairs for Ground Fleet Vehicles.
Read and remain current on service manuals and other reference materials.