How to hire a fueler

How to hire a fueler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step fueler hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a fueler job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new fueler
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a fueler, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect fueler also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of fuelers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Fueler	Description	Hourly rate
   Fueler		$11-23
   Gas Station Attendant	Also known as gas jockeys, gas station attendants collect money for the client's purchase, pump gas, and keep the property clean. They may work part-time or full-time shifts, including holidays and weekends... Show more	$9-16
   Gas Attendant	Most gas attendants provide full service at gas stations. The attendants pump the amount of requested gasoline, clean windows, and check fluid levels... Show more	$9-16

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CDL
   • Basic Math
   • Safety Rules
   • Commercial Vehicles
   • Safety Procedures
   • Tractor Trailer
   • DOT
   • Math
   • Safety Regulations
   • Fuel Aircraft
   • Quality Control Checks
   • Aircraft Services
   • Hazmat
   • Safety Practices

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Perform fuel quality testing according to current ASTM standards and document results.
   • Create physical inventory of petroleum products as part of the logistics, acquisition and transportation team duties.
   • Maintain HAZMAT waste site for proper OSHA, and NV.
   • Maintain aircraft by de-icing as needed.
   • Approve by TSA background clearance check.
   • Assist in de-icing aircraft when request upon.

   More fueler duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your fueler job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A fueler salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, fuelers' average salary in new mexico is 40% less than in west virginia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level fuelers earn 51% less than senior-level fuelers.
   • Certifications. A fueler with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a fueler's salary.

   Average fueler salary

   $35,349yearly

   $16.99 hourly rate

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   Entry-level fueler salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

   Average fueler salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$37,626	$18
   2	Massachusetts	$37,577	$18
   3	New York	$36,993	$18
   4	Minnesota	$35,781	$17
   5	Maryland	$33,692	$16
   6	Pennsylvania	$33,352	$16
   7	Illinois	$33,090	$16
   8	Hawaii	$32,884	$16
   9	California	$32,295	$16
   10	Oregon	$32,242	$16
   11	Missouri	$31,978	$15
   12	Connecticut	$31,716	$15
   13	Utah	$31,332	$15
   14	New Hampshire	$31,306	$15
   15	North Carolina	$30,269	$15
   16	Kansas	$30,189	$15
   17	Tennessee	$29,784	$14
   18	Colorado	$29,352	$14
   19	Kentucky	$29,277	$14
   20	Arkansas	$29,184	$14

   Average fueler salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Ryder System	$41,362	$19.89	4
   2	USF Reddaway	$41,297	$19.85
   3	Oak Harbor Freight Lines	$40,435	$19.44
   4	Albertsons	$40,232	$19.34	1
   5	Brunswick	$39,792	$19.13	9
   6	Bruce Transportation Group	$36,584	$17.59
   7	US Foods	$36,254	$17.43	8
   8	Sysco	$36,135	$17.37	4
   9	BHI Energy	$35,985	$17.30	5
   10	Menzies Aviation	$34,835	$16.75	75
   11	First Student	$34,639	$16.65
   12	Frito-Lay	$34,624	$16.65
   13	Transdev Services, Inc.	$34,605	$16.64	5
   14	Walmart	$34,541	$16.61
   15	Waste Management	$34,369	$16.52
   16	Reyes Holdings	$33,950	$16.32
   17	Signature Flight Support	$33,890	$16.29	6
   18	First Transit	$33,706	$16.20
   19	United Natural Foods	$33,255	$15.99
   20	Parker Global Strategies	$33,250	$15.99	93

4. Writing a fueler job description

   A good fueler job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a fueler job description:

   Fueler job description example

   ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE.
   
   Join Our Community of Food People!
   
   The primary function of this position is to refuel all tractors and trailers that are returned to the yard on a daily basis. Fueler must have strong organizational skills to track, monitor and measure the fuel being dispenses into each unit. Keeping accurate nightly records to insure all trucks are fueled on time is critical. Recording and monitoring tank levels to insure we have fuel in part of job responsibility. Checking fluids, oil and routine maintenance checks on tractors and reefer units is part of daily responsibility.
   
   **Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:**
   
   Performs 10 point fuel island safety inspection on the fleet
   
   Fuels tractors and trailers
   
   Checks oil levels in all equipment
   
   Maintains record keeping of fuel
   
   May be required to do minor cleaning on fleet.
   
   **Qualifications:**
   
   1. High School Diploma/GED preferred; however, must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations. Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
   
   2. A valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class A issued by the state of legal residence with the necessary endorsements and be DOT qualified is preferred.
   
   3. Able to meet the medical requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT) is preferred.
   
   **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:**
   
   1. Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, and tools used to perform the job.
   
   2. Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
   
   3. Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position.
   
   4. Must know/have ability to learn MSDS information regarding all material used within the scope of the work.
   
   5. Must be able to apply tire chains.
   
   6. Ability to communicate in written and verbal form
   
   7. Ability to back up trailers within 1 week
   
   8. Must be at least 21 years of age.
   
   9. Must be able to work in all climates and extreme weather conditions.
   
   10. Must adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
   
   *****EOE** **Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual** **Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*****

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find fuelers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your fueler job on Zippia to find and recruit fueler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting fuelers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new fueler

   Once you've selected the best fueler candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new fueler first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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