Fuels Distribution System Operator

Overview

Tunista Services LLC is recruiting for a full-time (40 hours per week)
Fuels Distribution System Operator (FDSO)/ Dispatcher/Computer Operator (DCO) at our Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field location. This position may work up to 40 hours a week and some evenings and weekends.

Knowledge of fuels management; quality control procedures; receipt, storage, and issue of petroleum products, liquid propellants, gases, and oxidizers, as well as documentation; and all pertinent safety and environmental precautions.

• FDSO Responsible for dispensing aviation and ground fuel as directed by resource control center position will share responsibility as a DCO.
• Refuels and defuels transient aircraft, and organizational support fuel tanks.
• Operates 5,000- and 1,000-gallon refueling fuel servicing vehicles.
• Complies with all technical and safety procedures related to fuel handling operations.
• Accomplishes applicable forms to accurately document fuel products received and dispensed, closes out paperwork (night shift).
• Monitors fueling equipment for abnormal conditions during servicing operations. Documents discrepancies on applicable inspection forms.
• Reports discrepancies to preventive maintenance supervisor.
• Assists with vehicle checkpoint operations and performs first echelon preventive maintenance.
• Performs daily corrosion control on refueling fleet.
• Helps obtain and tests fuel samples IAW 42B-1-1.
• Assists in training newly assigned personnel.
• Ensures compliance with environmental, occupational safety, and security programs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have two years prior experience in a fuels aviation field.
• Employee must be able to work for extended periods of time in the local outdoor environment.
• Employee must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

The applicant should have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, co-workers, and customers.

• The applicant must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• This individual must have the ability to read and interpret general and governmental instructions/regulations.
• The applicant must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Be a United States citizen able to possess and maintain a current and valid class B driver’s license for job locality, with HAZMAT and tanker endorsements.
• Must possess and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
• This applicant must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

Tunista is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer. Candidates are considered for employment with Tunista without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status (including disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or other protected veteran) or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work…