Aircraft Fueler

Overview

Fueling/defueling and servicing of aircraft. This role requires frequent overhead lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stretching. You must maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures.

$20.00 an hour

PM Shift: 1500 - 23:30

IAD:
Dulles International Airport

• Perform fueling in a safe and efficient manner.
• Drive and operate fuel trucks, hydrant cards, and stationary carts to fuel aircraft.
• Responsible for accurate accounting of fuel transactions.
• Perform daily Quality Control checks on equipment.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and functional condition.
• Ensure the correct loading and balancing of fuel.
• Responsible for defueling aircraft as directed.
• Ensure safe and secure operations, in accordance with the highest possible standards of health, safety, security, and all government statutory requirements.
• Comply with attendance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• All employees have a responsibility to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
• Fully versed on International Aviation Safety and Security standards and promote them within the organization.
• Co-operate with their manager/supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal health and safety requirements.

• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety, or welfare reasons.
• Inform their manager/supervisor of any work situation, equipment or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health and safety.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager/supervisor, who will follow the procedures contained in the manual.
• Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
• Fully understand the company health and safety policy.
• Attend training courses as may be arranged by the Company.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license.
• Pass pre-employment color vision test.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
• Handle fueling carts and fueling hoses which will require you to lift and move up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Work is done primarily outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must pass background check and obtain US Customs seal.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Prior experience preferred, including possession of a Commercial Driver’s License or experience in the Oil and Gas Industry (preferred).

• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships.

The physical demands describe the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The employee frequently stands, walks, sits, uses hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaches with arms; climbs or balances; talks or hears. The employee must be able to open and close large valves on 16" product delivery pipelines, which involves twisting and pulling and may require considerable physical exertion.

Other tasks include digging and shoveling, snow removal around equipment and offices, and debris removal which involves lifting, bending, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds.

The work environment may include outdoor conditions, inclement weather, aviation-related fumes, and various noise levels. Position requires wearing safety equipment such as goggles, gloves, boots, respirator, hearing protection, and back support as required by task. Position requires lifting, pulling, pushing, rotating, twisting, climbing of high tanks, squatting, kneeling, and overhead arm movement, and may require handling weights up to 70 lbs.

Exposure to cleaning and chemical materials may occur during routine and special cleaning assignments. This description is not exclusive.