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The Dutch Group

Transport Tanker Driver

Columbus, MS · On-site

$24.50 - $28.25/hr

Description Transport Tanker Driver Position Summary : Operates a truck and trailer and or bobtail ... Must be able to load and unload fuel tankers, follow strict safety guidelines, properly label ...

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How much do temporary aviation fuel tanker driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary aviation fuel tanker driver in the United States is $26.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Aviation Fuel Tanker Driver vs Aircraft Fueling Technician?

AspectTemporary Aviation Fuel Tanker DriverAircraft Fueling Technician
CredentialsCommercial driver's license (CDL), safety certificationsFAA certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentTransporting fuel via tanker trucks, on-airport fuelingRefueling aircraft on the tarmac, maintenance areas
Industry UsageLogistics, transportation, airport operationsAircraft servicing, ground support

Both roles involve handling aviation fuel but differ mainly in responsibilities: the Temporary Aviation Fuel Tanker Driver focuses on transporting fuel to airports, while the Aircraft Fueling Technician handles the actual refueling process on aircraft. They share safety certifications and work in airport environments but serve distinct functions within aviation fuel operations.

How much do temporary aviation fuel tanker drivers get paid?

Temporary aviation fuel tanker drivers typically earn between $15 and $25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer. Overtime and shift differentials can increase overall pay, and the job often requires certifications such as a commercial driver's license and safety training.

Is it hard to become a temporary aviation fuel tanker driver?

Becoming a temporary aviation fuel tanker driver requires a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), specialized training in handling aviation fuel, and adherence to safety regulations. The job involves working in a high-responsibility environment, often with strict certification and safety standards, but the difficulty varies based on experience and training availability.

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Transport Tanker Driver

The Dutch Group

Columbus, MS • On-site

$24.50 - $28.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Key responsibilities

  • Operate a truck and trailer or bobtail truck to deliver petroleum products to customers following dispatcher instructions.

  • Transport loads over required routes, ensuring safety and compliance with traffic laws, safety regulations, and DOT/Hazmat requirements.

  • Complete and transmit all necessary paperwork, perform safety inspections, and maintain vehicle cleanliness and related equipment.

Job description

Description
Transport Tanker Driver
Position Summary: Operates a truck and trailer and or bobtail truck to deliver petroleum products to customers. This position reports to the Dispatcher.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Follows Dispatcher instructions, and safely and efficiently deliver goods from one location to another.
  • Transports loads over required routes to proper destinations, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Must be able to load and unload fuel tankers, follow strict safety guidelines, properly label materials, and keep track of other paperwork and records.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to use loading arms and card readers at rack facilities, use auxiliary pumps for loading and unloading of vehicle and use spill kits and fire extinguisher.
  • Unload and measure amount delivered at each location, and ensure proper safety precautions are taken according to DOT and Hazmat Requirements.
  • Clean any spills and inspect tanker to reduce chances of accidents.
  • Maintains vehicle cleanliness and replaces gaskets, hoses and other related articles as necessary.
  • Operates semi-truck with one or two trailers according to Company policies and state/federal laws.
  • Completes and transmits all paperwork in compliance with established Company procedures.
  • Performs safety inspections on trucks, equipment and/or facilities as required by Company policy.
  • Maintains miscellaneous service duties such as checking, on a daily basis, oil, water, fuel, tires and tank related items and service write-up for maintenance.
  • Reports any equipment malfunctions and/or concerns to Management or Dispatcher.
  • Give all customers prompt and courteous service and use tact and diplomacy in dealing with NELLA Drivers and guests at all times.
  • Promote and support Company image standards.
  • Adheres to all city, county, and state regulations.
  • Stay familiar with the Company Policies and Procedures.
  • Ensure Management or Dispatcher is made aware of any operating discrepancies.
  • Properly posts and verifies all hours worked daily or maintain daily logs as required by DOT
  • Work in a "SAFE" manner at all times and report all accidents/incidents immediately to Dispatch.
  • Use of tools such as wire cutters and screw drivers to occasionally work on top of tankers for probe replacements, if needed.
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills
  • Able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages and decimals.

Experience & Education
  • Required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. Fuel tanker drivers are required to have a Class A commercial driver's license, as well as an endorsement of proper hazmat and tanker training. All drivers are required to have a TWIC Card for terminal access.
  • Current MVR detailing driving record within Company standards. Meets company physical and medical requirements.
  • Driving jobs require at least one year of experience with driving tractor-trailer-tankers.

Physical Requirements
  • Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch and hear.
  • Sit in a trailer cab for long periods of time up to 8 hours and operate manual clutch and pedals with feet.
  • Must regularly lift and/or move hoses and fittings that weigh up to 50 pounds.
  • Have the ability to climb steps and ladders
  • Must possess a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor trailer/bobtail as to prevent damage to property and vehicle equipment.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Lifts/carries 50 pounds occasionally, pushing/pulling a maximum force of 75 pounds; Safe Lifting criteria, floor to knuckle 50 pounds, shoulder to overhead 30 pounds;
  • Works in high, precarious places; in outside weather conditions;
  • Expose occasionally to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • Exposure to extreme cold or heat.

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