Fuel Storage Tank Construction Apprentice

Summary

Join the TAIT team as a Petroleum Storage Tank Apprentice and begin your career in environmental compliance. This apprentice position will train you in the Construction department, focusing on testing, maintaining, repairing, and installing refueling equipment. You will learn state and local regulatory directives, troubleshoot, and perform repairs and installations. The role involves frequent travel, initially 25-50% and increasing to 50-75% after training. TAIT offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. The company prioritizes work-life balance and provides flexible work schedule options. This is a great opportunity to make a genuine impact while enjoying a rewarding career.

Requirements

• Valid & current Driver’s License and ability to drive extensively up to 1,000 miles per week
• Experience working with general handheld tools ( pipe wrenches, pipe threader, voltmeter, etc.)
• Organization and scheduling skills
• Previous experience with laptop/ computer and printer along with experience using email, and Microsoft programs
• Climbing ladders; carrying/ using hand tools & parts; lifting sump lids with assistance
• Walking, driving, climbing, kneeling, standing to perform tasks at each site
• Ability to speak clearly & professionally to communicate with team & clients
• Ability to drive a vehicle to job sites and ability to drive extensive distances, up to 1,000 miles per week
• Ability to walk around job sites that may be dirt, cement, asphalt, uneven concrete, other

Responsibilities

• Complete required training classes, both in person and online, to obtain position required certifications
• Complete and obtain 24-hour HAZWOPER certificate during initial 4-week training program
• Attend training classes, both in person and online, to obtain required certifications
• Learn to diagnose and perform repairs on UST & AST systems by assisting Foreman while on site
• Learn how to fill out project associated paperwork
• Learn how to enter inspection data / associated paperwork into online web-based data collection systems using a company laptop
• Use a computer to input timecards and work orders daily
• When necessary, drive the company work truck to client job sites
• Perform all work safely according to company and client job safety requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to function in a position of high visibility both internal and external to the company
• Experience review and interpreting reports and documents
• Ability to work effectively & professionally with team & clients

Benefits

• Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
• Dental Plans with little to no deductible
• Vision PPO plan that’s accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits
• Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
• Support for professional growth and development
• Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)
• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person