Aircraft Fueler

Menzies Aviation LATAM; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision plans

Paid vacation

401K savings plan

Uniform provided

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Accident coverage plan

Critical illness coverage

Job summary

Menzies Aviation LATAM in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Fueler to join our ground handling team. You will fuel aircraft safely, drive fuel trucks and carts, perform daily QC checks, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate fuel accounting. The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, and the flexibility to work outdoors in all weather.

Prior CDL or oil/gas experience is preferred. We offer competitive benefits, uniform provided, and opportunities to advance within the company as

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license.
• Must pass all pre-employment testing including a physical, color vision test, audio test, and drug test.
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
• Handle fueling carts and fueling hoses which will require you to lift and move up to 70lbs.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Work is outdoors; comfortable 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 oil/gas industry experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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 clean and functional condition.
• Ensure the correct loading and balancing of fuel.
• Responsible for defueling aircraft as directed.
• Comply with attendance standards.

Skills

Learn quickly

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Relationship building

Instruction following

Physical stamina

Job description

• 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 clean and functional condition
• Ensure the correct loading and balancing of fuel
• Responsible for defueling aircraft as directed
• Comply with attendance standards

Job Details

Description

Key Responsibilities

• 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 clean and functional condition
• Ensure the correct loading and balancing of fuel
• Responsible for defueling aircraft as directed
• Comply with attendance standards

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license
• Must pass all pre-employment testing including a physical, color vision test, audio test, and drug test
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Handle fueling carts and fueling hoses which will require you to lift and move up to 70lbs
• 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)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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

Competitive Benefits

• Advancement Opportunities to Lead, Supervisor and Manager
• Health / Dental / Vision Plans that offer a variety of coverage
• Paid Vacation
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Critical Illness Coverage Plan
• Life and AD&DD Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Savings Plan
• Uniform Provided
• Other

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to outdoor environments, various inclement weather conditions, aviation related fumes and various noise levels. Acutely aware of safety related procedures. Position requires wearing safety related equipment, i.e. goggles, gloves, boots, respirator, hearing protection, and back support as necessitated by a specific task. Position requires lifting, pulling, pushing, rotating, twisting, climbing of high tanks, squatting, kneeling, overhead arm movement. Must be able to occasionally handle weights up to and including 70 lbs. Exposure to related cleaning and chemical materials (review MSDS Reference Book) during routine and special cleaning assignments. This category as stated, is not exclusive.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear.

The individual must also be able to open and close large value on 16" product delivery pipelines quickly. Opening and closing these values involve twisting and pulling motion and sometimes considerable physical exertion.

Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.