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

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

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..

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/05/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 5, 2026
Location
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
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
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
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
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
AFMC-541308-12976151-SJB
Control number
871998600

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Clarification from the agency

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 fillstands.
  • 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 www.sss.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 required to wear foot, eye and ear protective gear and cotton clothing in performing duties.
  • The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are Exerts light to moderate physical effort while performing duties and selectee may lift or carry items that weigh up to 50 pounds.
  • Heavier items are moved with assistance from others or with weight handling equipment. Work requires considerable standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in cramped conditions.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5400 Industrial Equipment Operation Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Operation of large fuel storage and dispensing system to transfer fuel to aircraft and refuelers

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprinting reading)
Dexterity and Safety

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Self-motivated, organized and capable logging inventory, maintain fuel logs, and accurately document product transfer metrics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
1. Knowledge of the operation of one or several complex work stations in fuel storage and distribution systems.
2. Knowledge of methods used in the load, unload, transfer, and storage of liquid fuels and cryogenic products.
3. Knowledge of the methods used to gauge tanks before, during, and at the end of fuel operations.
4. Skill in manipulating numerous controls to properly regulate the flow of liquids in a safe and efficient manner, and operating various types of pumps and other fuel distribution equipment.
5. Skill in performing routine operator maintenance and minor repair of items such as tanks, pumps, motors, and valves.
6. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

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

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Air Force Materiel Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

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Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Email
AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil
Address
AF Test Center
6437 6th Street
Bldg 430, Rm 119
Hill AFB, UT 84056
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