Wildland Fire Aviation Fuel Support Truck Driver

Wildland Fire Aviation Fuel Support Truck Driver
Base of Operations – Wildland Fire Management Division (Olympia, Yakima)
Full-Time, Seasonal Career, Represented positions (WPEA)Anticipated employment is 7-8 months: March – October 2026 and April – November 2026
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 3/11/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recruiting Wildland Fire Aviation Fuel Support Truck Drivers to become members of Washington State’s Wildland Fire Aviation Operations crew. Aviation personnel are based out of Yakima and Olympia and provide state-wide aviation support for fires throughout the season. Aviation personnel primarily perform initial attack firefighting, often in remote locations (accessed by helicopter), and support DNR’s firefighting helicopter fleet.

Wildland Fire Aviation Fuel Support Truck Driver positions support Helicopter operations only and therefore are only required to take and pass a light-level Work Capacity Test. As a condition of hire, Wildland Fire Aviation Fuel Support Truck Drivers must provide a current DOT medical certificate and pass a TSA background check at a cost to the applicant. Applicants will have the opportunity to take S-271 (Helicopter Crew Member) training and will support duties as such off the fire line under the direction of the Helicopter Manager.

Individuals must be willing and capable of performing strenuous outdoor work, typically in a very hot environment, safely and productively, and of accepting directions and acting responsibly. The duration of these positions is generally 6-8 months.

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, the public, and oneself.
• Ability to lift heavy 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.