Fuel Farm Operator - $24.00/hr

Menzies; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is hiring a Fuel Farm Operator to manage fueling operations and quality checks at our Kansas City location. You will sample fuels, run quality tests, and assist with maintenance of fuel systems and vehicles.

This position requires being outdoors, handling heavy lifting, and working overnight shifts from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with regulations, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 18+ years of age required.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receives/dispatches jet fuel, gasoline, diesel fuel, avgas and glycol via pipelines and trucks.
• Samples and tests products for quality control and basic maintenance on facilities, fuel systems and fueling vehicles.
• Supports Quality Control Technicians with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical reports and preventative maintenance of equipment at fuel storage facilities/systems including related equipment on fueling vehicles.
• Performs routine and periodic inspections in compliance with company, customer, government and industry standards.
• Transfers product and monitors storage tanks, pipelines and related equipment to ensure that they are in good working order to prevent spills, releases, overfills and product contamination.
• Conducts all work in a safe fashion by adhering to all company, customer, industry, local, state and federal safe work policies/procedures.
• Makes required log entries of fuel transactions, quality control, and maintenance.
• Assures adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Can meet Company's Attendance and code of conduct standards.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

The role of the Fuel Farm Operator is to be responsible for sampling and testing products for quality control, and performing inspections and basic maintenance on facilities, fuel systems and fueling vehicles.

What you will be doing

• Receives/dispatches jet fuel, gasoline, diesel fuel, avgas and glycol via pipelines and trucks.
• Samples and tests products for quality control and performance inspections and basic maintenance on
  facilities, fuel systems and fueling vehicles.
• Supports Quality Control Technicians with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical reports and
  preventative maintenance of equipment at fuel storage facilities/systems including related equipment
  on fueling vehicles.
• Performs routine and periodic inspections in compliance with company, customer, government and
  industry standards
• Transfers product and monitors storage tanks, pipelines and related equipment to ensure that they are
  in good working order to prevent spills, releases, overfills and product contamination
• Conducts all work in a safe fashion by adhering to all company, customer, industry, local, state and
  federal safe work policies/procedures
• Makes required log entries of fuel transactions, quality control, and maintenance
• Assures adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Can meet Company's Attendance and code of conduct standards

Shift:2230-0700

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience
  and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid Driver's License. Possess/maintain a valid driver’s license and other FFA Airport required
  identification/seals or authorizations. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to safely lift up to 70 pounds.
• Must pass all pre-employment testing to include drug testing and a physical.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required airports and customs badges/seals.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays if required.
• Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions, work is
  primarily outdoors.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Education

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVERS LICENSE

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