Fuel Farm Operator - $29.30*/hr. to $30.51*/hr.

Menzies Aviation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Sacramento is seeking a Fuel Farm Operator to sample and test products for quality control and perform basic maintenance on facilities and fueling vehicles.

You will receive and dispatch jet fuel and other fuels, conduct quality inspections, support QC technicians, and perform routine safety and upkeep tasks at our fuel storage facilities. Flexible shifts and outdoor work are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Ability to perform basic math and apply instructions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain airport badges/seals.
• Physical ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Receives/dispatches jet fuel, gasoline, diesel fuel, avgas and glycol via pipelines and trucks.
• Samples and tests products for quality control and inspections of facilities.
• Supports Quality Control Technicians with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical reports and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Performs routine inspections in compliance with standards.
• Transfers product and monitors storage tanks and pipelines to prevent spills and contamination.
• Maintains log entries of fuel transactions, quality control, and maintenance.
• Ensures adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Math basics

Reading instructions

Problem solving

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Drug test

Education

GED

Job description

Fuel Farm Operator - $29.30*/hr. to $30.51*/hr.

Job Category: Technical

Requisition Number: FUELF024909

• Posted : October 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $29.30 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

Overview

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

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.
• 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 instructions.
• 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.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

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

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

DRIVERS LICENSE

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