Fuel Storage Tank Service Technician Apprentice

Summary

Join the TAIT team as a Petroleum Service Technician Apprentice! This role involves training to become a fully qualified technician, testing, maintaining, and repairing petroleum refueling equipment. You will ensure environmental compliance, work closely with clients, and travel frequently to various job sites. The position includes a four-week training period in Richardson, TX, followed by extensive travel (50-75% of the time). TAIT offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. The company values work-life balance and provides flexible work schedule options.

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
• Completion of background check, MVR and physical/drug screening
• 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 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate after initial 4-week training program
• Complete training in the field with experienced Service Technicians and Designated Operators
• A/B Operator Inspections, Monitoring System Certifications, Spill Bucket testing, vapor recovery testing, and other testing per state regulatory requirements
• Diagnose and perform repairs on UST & AST systems
• Work with handheld tools (pipe wrenches, pipe threader, voltmeter, etc.)
• Complete project associated paperwork as required and submit on time
• Enter inspection data / associated paperwork into online web-based data collection systems using company laptop
• Complete timecard and work orders daily
• Drive company work truck to client job sites
• Follow all company specific and client specific job safety requirements; maintain a safe working environment
• Self-direction and ability to work alone

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

• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
• 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)