Fuel Distribution System Worker; Motor Vehicle Operator- Authority

Position: FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER (MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR)-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Summary

Veterans' preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.

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The primary purpose of this position is to operate several complex workstations or a portion of a large fuel distribution system to receive, store, transfer, and dispense aviation/ground petroleum and cryogenic products, and operate aircraft refueling vehicles/equipment to fuel and defuel aircraft..

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Summary

Veterans' preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information.

The primary purpose of this position is to operate several complex workstations or a portion of a large fuel distribution system to receive, store, transfer, and dispense aviation/ground petroleum and cryogenic products, and operate aircraft refueling vehicles/equipment to fuel and defuel aircraft..

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted this week
· Apply by 07/05/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 5, 2026

Location

FEW vacancies in the following locations:

Edwards AFB, CA

Eglin AFB, FL

Holloman AFB, NM

Nellis AFB, NV

Arnold AFB, TN

Hill AFB, UT

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $28.96 - $33.78 per hour

Salary listed is Eglin AFB, if you are selected for a different location your salary is dependent upon duty location and step.

Pay scale & grade

WG 8

Promotion potential None

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

* 5413 Fuel Distribution System Operating

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes

Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

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Background check type

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

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Announcement number AFMC-SJB Control number

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

Duties

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* Operates several complex workstations or a portion of a large fuel storage and dispensing system to transfer fuel to aircraft and refuelers

* Receives incoming petroleum fuel and cryogenic product shipments by truck, tank car, or pipeline.

* Issues petroleum products to containers and refueling units through fill stands.

* Inventories and inspects the storage/distribution system and the condition of the products received and issued.

* Operates refueling vehicles, up to and including tractor trailer, for dispensing of aviation fuels and defueling aircraft.

* Performs operator maintenance of fuel storage and dispensing equipment and aircraft refueling vehicles.

* Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* U.S. Citizenship Required

* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.

* Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.

* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

* This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.

* Disclosure of Political Appointments

* This position may require travel.

* Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.

* Selectee is require to have a valid driver's license required to operate motor vehicles up to, and including, an aircraft refueling vehicle.

* Position may require the employee to operate a forklift up to 1 0,000 pounds to move cryotainers.

* Incumbent must possess or have the capability to acquire a Commercial Driver' s License (CDL) and any required endorsements within 12 months of assignment.

* Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate HAZMAT training and/or certification IAW governing agencies requirements

* Licensing of federal civilian employees in overseas areas will be governed by S tatus of Forces Agreements and/or host nation requirements

* Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast and depth and this position requires the incumbent to pass a pre-employment physical examination and annually thereafter.

* Incumbent will work inside and outside and will be exposed to inclement weather, fumes from fuels and other petroleum products, and potential aircraft engine noise.

* Incumbent will be…