# Fuels Distribution System Operator

> Katmai · Vandenberg Village, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-07

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Vandenberg (1.1.27.06) - KGLVAN

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Manage fuels products to meet the requirements of supported organizations.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

· Receive, store, issue, transfer petroleum products IAW Air Force Instructions and DLA-Energy policies and procedures.

· Perform dispatcher, expeditor and safety person duties as required per AFI 23-201.

· Ensure inspection forms are properly maintained and annotated.

· Receive, store, transfer, issue petroleum products in a safe manner.

· Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on fuel facilities and refueling equipment.

· Inventory assigned tanks and equipment and performs product rotation IAW DoD 4140.25M and DLA Energy policies.

· Comply with all safety procedures and all federal, state and local environmental regulations.

· Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**

None.

## Requirements

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

· High School Diploma or GED required.

· Minimum two (2) years of documented experience (military/civilian) in the areas of fuels, operation and preventive maintenance of fuels storage and dispensing systems, aircraft and ground fuel servicing operations.

· Thorough knowledge and minimum two (2) years of problem solving and direct application experience of DOD DLA Energy and AF fuels management instructions and procedures.

· Minimum of two (2) years hands-on experience in properties & characteristics of petroleum products; safety precautions; fuels automated system procedures, statistical methods and procedures.

· Minimum two (2) years’ experience supporting fuels operational requirements and applying commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within fuels management arena.

· Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS**

· Ability to determine, analyze and properly respond during fuel exercises and emergency situations.

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office 7 Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).

· Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Must be exceedingly well organized, flexible.

· Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality

**WORK SCHEDULE**

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

**TRAVEL**

None.

**DRIVING REQUIREMENTS**

Obtain and retain a valid Class B California commercial driver’s license with HAZMAT endorsement and be insurable by the company's insurance carrier. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

Work is performed in both a professional office setting and outdoor environments with uneven surfaces and/or restricted areas requiring PPE. Work may be performed outdoors in adverse conditions including inclement weather such as high humidity, heat, cold, high wind, rain, and various local conditions. Katmai strictly adheres to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) regulations. Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

Position consists of moderate to extended periods of work in an outdoor environment and moderate periods of office work. Frequently uses hands/fingers to work with hand tools and small powered tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, wire cutters, and pliers. Moderate to extensive periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, twisting, reaching, lifting and carrying up to an excess of 50 pounds. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

## Benefits

**Compensation & Benefits:**

-   **Pay:** $38.49 per hour
-   H&W: $4.10
-   **Eligible Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation & Paid Personal Time, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

_**Compliance:**_

_To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website,_ [https://apply.workable.com/katmai/](https://apply.workable.com/katmai/)  
  
_We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.  
  
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law._

_Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i)._

## Apply

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