Fuels Distribution System Operator Lead

Akima; Patuxent Highland, Westphalia (MD, MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CBA - The benefits and leave offered:

The benefits and leave offered will be

as defined under the applicable

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job summary

Akima Readiness Support (ARS) in Maryland seeks a Fuels Distribution System Operator (FDSO) Lead to supervise Fuels Management Team tasks and ensure secure, safe, and efficient fuel handling across multiple fluids. You will act as a technical expert on equipment and system operations within your AOR and coordinate with the FMT to meet mission requirements.

The role involves issuing, receiving, storing, quality-checking, and dispensing aviation fuel and related fluids, maintaining facilities, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable fuel handling experience.
• Class B CDL with tanker, air brake, and HAZMAT endorsements or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance; secret clearance is a plus.
• Military Fuels experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with DoD fuels management systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned duties as directed by AFI 23-101, AFM 23-122 and AFI 23-201, applicable Technical Orders, and other publications.
• Assigns FMT Management tasks to fuels personnel within the AOR.
• Ensure all FDSO daily tasks are completed by assigned fuels personnel.
• Provide fuel support for the 24/7 Joint Base Andrews, Maryland no-fail missions.
• Maintain facilities, equipment, and grounds in a clean, safe, and neat manner.
• Report accidents, injuries, and near-miss or hazardous situations timely.
• Perform Facility Manager duties, if assigned.
• Perform all contract/fuels related additional duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Security clearance

Commercial Driver’s License

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

FMD system

Job description

Summary: A Fuels Distribution System Operator (FDSO), Lead is responsible to Fuels Management Team (FMT) and the Project Manager for satisfactory accomplishment of all assigned tasks to include but not limited to accountability, security, safety, and task performance within their designated area of responsibility (AOR). This individual will be a technical expert on all equipment and system operations within their AOR. A Lead will perform duties within Fuels Operations to include issue, receive, store, account for, quality check, and dispense aviation fuel, de-icing fluid, gasoline, cryogenic fluids/gases, compressed natural gas, heating oil, and diesel fuel using a variety of fixed facilities and mobile fuel handling equipment. Responsible for the daily task coordination of fuels personnel and resources, in consultation with FMT, to ensure all mission requirements are met. Performs duties as a flightline expeditor and/or refueling unit operator, as necessary. This is a working Lead position.

Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned duties and functions as is directed by AFI 23-101, AFM 23-122 and AFI 23-201, applicable Technical Orders, and other publications.
• Perform all duties/responsibilities of a FDSO.
• Assigns FMT Management tasks to all fuels personnel within their AOR.
• Ensures all FDSO daily tasks are completed by assigned fuels personnel.
• Performs Fuels related task training and certification, if qualified.
• Researches, validates, and submits purchases orders within assigned area of responsibility.
• Provides expert technical advice to FMT on operational issues, as required.
• Review work projections (e.g. flying schedules) to ensure sufficient employee coverage.
• Maintain facilities, grounds and equipment within their scope of responsibility in a clean, safe, and neat manner including housekeeping, cleanliness, and general appearance.
• Provide fuel support for the 24 hour, 7-day Joint Base Andrews, Maryland no-fail missions.
• Accountable for meeting safety performance standards and completing all work safely.
• Responsible for the timely reporting of accidents, injuries and near miss & hazardous situations.
• Must be able to perform all essential tasks as related to directives in Contractual Performance Work Statement.
• Perform Facility Manager duties, if assigned.
• Perform all contract/fuels related additional duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable fuel handling experience (e.g. with petroleum tank farm, flightline refueling operations, commercial tank truck petroleum experience).
• Must have an "Acceptable" driving record for the past 3 years and currently have at least a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker, air brake, and HAZMAT endorsements on the license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of reporting to work.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. of weight in the performance of duties.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of governing fuels regulations, procedures, and instructions, including but not limited to: AFI 23-201, TO 00-25-172, TO 37-1-1, TO 42B-1-1, AFOSH standards, and more, or other similar DOD / military service / civilian fuel directives.
• Customer services-oriented, possessing good communication and mathematical skills.
• Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance. Possession of DOD secret clearance is a plus.
• Military experience in the Fuels career field is a plus.
• Working knowledge and a willingness to learn the ever-changing DOD electronic or computerized fuels management system(s) in use at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the Fuels Manager Defense (FMD) is a plus.

Job ID

2026-26318

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$44.19/hour

Benefits

CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Readiness Support (ARS), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ARS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ARS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ARS delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.

As an ARS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.