(SFO) Part-Time Lead Aircraft Fueling Agent

United Ground ExpressSan Francisco, CA
Onsite

About The Position

United Ground Express is seeking a Part-Time Lead Aircraft Fueling Agent at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This role involves performing fueling and defueling of aircraft safely and efficiently, ensuring correct fuel loading and balancing, and operating fuel trucks. The agent will also be responsible for accurate fuel transaction accounting, daily equipment quality control checks, and maintaining equipment. Compliance with United and FAA regulations is essential. The position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and managing daily operations, providing direction and coaching to employees, and communicating effectively with agents and other airport personnel. Reporting of any incidents and maintaining professional relationships are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position including fingerprint clearance, local airport badging, and background check.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment process which may include but not be limited to; drug screen, hearing and vision check.
  • Available to work any shift; day or night, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need.
  • Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies.
  • Must be able to use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew.
  • Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid US state driver's license. (Suspended, expired, revoked, or denied licenses are not valid.)
  • Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data.
  • Ability to utilize radio equipment for communications.
  • Ability to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis.
  • Ability to pass all pre-screening clearances applicable to position qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Perform fueling in a safe and efficient manner, according to training and best practices.
  • Responsible for defueling aircraft, as directed and in compliance with training standards.
  • Ensure the correct loading and balancing of fuel.
  • Safely drive and operate fuel tanker truck and stationary carts to fuel aircraft.
  • Responsible for accurate accounting of fuel transactions.
  • Perform daily Quality Control checks on equipment.
  • Maintain equipment in clean and functional condition.
  • Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies.
  • Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions.
  • Manage the daily operation to ensure all assigned tasks are complete efficiently and thoroughly.
  • Provide direction, instruction, and coaching to employees as needed.
  • Work closely with station leadership to ensure employee assignments are followed and completed correctly.
  • Effectively communicate with agents.
  • Ensure any injuries, incidents, accidents and/or customer service issues are properly and immediately reported.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, managers, other airline employees, and airport authorities.
  • Ensure the operation functions in a safe, caring, dependable and efficient manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits
  • Competitive wages
  • Earned Paid Time off
  • Discounted travel for you and your immediate family
  • Career advancement opportunities
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