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Wildland Fire Aviation Fuel Support Truck Driver

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Yakima, Washington

Job Type Temporary
Salary Details $4,299.00 - $4,987.00 Monthly
Deadline Apr 15, 2025

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Base of Operations – Wildland Fire Management Division (Olympia, Yakima)
Full-Time, Non-Permanent, RepresentedAnticipated Non-Permanent is 6-8 months: March - October 2025 and April - November 2025
Salary: $24.71 - $28.66 Hourly/$4,299.00 - $4,987.00 Monthly

Review of applications will be ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/13/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities: 
Under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor and operational direction of a Helicopter Manager, the Wildland Fire Aviation Fuel Support Truck Driver independently operates and maintains a fuel support truck in response to statewide wildland fires. In addition:

  • Conducts daily vehicle inspections.
  • Maintains driver logbooks and fuel records.
  • Maintains current CDL Class B license with tank, HazMat, and airbrake endorsement.
  • Adheres to DOT and DNR duty day limits and policies and agency travel regulations.
  • Supports helicopter operations by refueling helicopters, selecting refueling areas, filling helicopter foam tanks, directing helicopter landings and departures, etc., under the direction of the Helicopter Manager.
  • Will be encouraged to obtain the Helicopter Crew member qualification by the end of the first season.
  • Performs Jet-A fuel quality assurance checks.
  • Maintains support fuel truck inventory.
  • Performs compound maintenance and other duties as assigned.
  • Performs field aviation equipment inspections and troubleshooting.
  • Works alone, setting up and maintaining remote fuel sites, ensuring the safety of aircraft, public, and self.
  • Ability to lift heaving loads on the deck of support trucks.

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience with mapping information and the ability to navigate using paper and electronic road maps.
  • Experience in driving large vehicles.
  • Licensed Class B CDL with HAZMAT, Air brake, and Tank endorsements or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire. 
  • Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
  • Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
  • Basic-level computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Android, and Apple functional use.
HOW TO APPLY

View a complete position description with full application instructions at careers.wa.gov

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Category Forestry
Tags Wildland Firefighter