Wildland Fire Aviation Fuel Support Truck Driver

Base of Operations -- Wildland Fire Management Division (Olympia, Yakima) Full-Time, Non-Permanent, Represented

Anticipated 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.