DSO-WHITING FIELD-FT

Whiting Field, Florida

Driver/System Operator - Must have Class A CDL, with Hazmat Endorsements

DSOs shall be qualified to perform fuel servicing operations (refuel/defuel) by mobile fuel servicing equipment/trucks, portable pantograph, hose sets, and fixed direct fuel servicing systems (hydrants). A DSO may be required to perform the duties of hot refueling pit operator (deadman control), nozzle operator, or fire watch within a pit operation. Drivers shall be trained in the appropriate use of radio procedures. DSOs shall pass a Contractor administered base and flightline familiarization test, practical equipment/facility competency tests, and shall be certified, by the Contractor, as qualified and the individuals’ training records updated prior to the unsupervised operation of any fuel servicing equipment. The Contractor shall re-certify personnel annually or as requested by the COR. DSOs shall be familiar with safety regulations applicable to aviation and ground fuel servicing operations on and around the airfield and supported activities. Unless specifically directed by the contract officer, the Contractor shall not be responsible for the manning the fire watch, nozzle operator, or refueling director/coordinator positions. The unit receiving services will be responsible for providing all manning other than that of the fuel system or pit operator.

All drivers shall be licensed in accordance with the vehicle operating laws, regulations, and codes for the state in which they will operate equipment and shall be/remain in compliance with all such requirements for the duration of their employment under this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that drivers required to operate vehicles and equipment on public roads are licensed for the class of vehicle to be operated on such public roads. All service personnel who will operate fuel-servicing vehicles on or off station shall hold a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the State. Specific tasks may require other special licenses, skills, training or certifications. All special licenses and certifications shall be included in employee training records and available for inspection by the government upon request.