Fuel Equipment Technician

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and testing of aboveground and underground fuel storage equipment and dispensing systems. The role requires troubleshooting electrical, electronic, mechanical, and plumbing issues, responding to spills and malfunctions, and maintaining detailed records of all activities. The technician will also ensure compliance with various regulations and provide technical training to facility employees. Additionally, the role may involve maintenance and repair of other types of equipment across different County facilities and requires travel to locations not accessible by public transportation.

Requirements

Three years of experience performing journey-level maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and tools used in construction or repair of underground storage equipment and related dispensing systems.
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a driver license prior to appointment. Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing. Out-of-state applicants will be required to obtain a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.
Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. An applicant whose driving record shows three (3) or more moving violations within the last year will not be appointed.
Possess, or obtain by date of appointment, and maintain the following current certificates issued by the International Code Council (ICC): California Underground Storage Tank System Operator, California Underground Storage Tank Service Technician.
During employment, incumbent shall maintain a current Confined Space Training certification approved by the State of California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA).
During employment, incumbent shall obtain and maintain specific manufacturers' fuel systems certifications within 6 months of the completion of manufacturers' training.
Some assignments in this class require the use of respirators such as when working in confined spaces or in an environment with hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience beyond the requirements performing journey-level maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and tools used in construction or repair of underground storage equipment and related dispensing systems.

Responsibilities

Performs inspections of aboveground and underground storage equipment facilities by visually inspecting the systems, examining monitor histories, and verifying alarm status.
Conducts preventative maintenance, repair, and testing of dispensing systems and devices; checks for proper placement of leak detectors and sensors, and ensures proper working condition; installs and tests mechanical line/leak detectors.
Troubleshoots minor electrical, electronic, mechanical, and plumbing issues with malfunctioning equipment; repairs and/or replaces equipment such as circuit boards, electrical conduits, fuel dispensers, fuses, hoses, motors and pumps, nozzles, vapor recovery systems, and water and air lines.
Responds to minor fuel spills, overfills, equipment malfunctions, and other problems associated with the operation of the aboveground and underground storage equipment system(s).
Maintains record of inspections, maintenance histories, recommendations, and test compliance records; documents and tracks all problems and service requests in the site log books.
Maintains and reviews the alarm history report or log to verify that each alarm situation was documented and responded to appropriately; maintains all documents describing actions taken in response to alarm conditions.
Inspects containers and containment areas for the presence of debris, hazardous substances, or water; checks monitoring equipment in such areas to ensure that leaks are detected at the earliest opportunity.
Monitors facility operations and storage sites to ensure compliance with established departmental policies and procedures, as well as guidelines established by the California Code of Regulations; monitors equipment for any abnormalities and ensures they meet compliance regulations set forth by local agencies such as the Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Department of Public Works, the State of California Water Resources Control Board, and the fire departments; ensures facilities meet upgrades and new compliance requirements, when applicable.
Verifies that required testing and maintenance for aboveground and underground storage equipment systems have been completed; maintains documentation of such action.
Contacts vendors to coordinate periodic inspection and testing of equipment; receives information from vendors regarding updated equipment specification sheets and training provided by equipment manufacturers.
Verifies that facility employees have received appropriate training; maintains records of such training.
Provides technical training to facility employees in the proper operation and maintenance of underground storage tank systems, including but not limited to proper protocol and methods of operation; the operation of the underground storage tank system in a manner consistent with the facility's best management practices; the facility employees' role with regard to monitoring equipment as specified in the facility's monitoring plan; the proper alarm and emergency procedures; the facility's response plan; and the name of the contact person(s) for emergencies and monitoring equipment alarms.
Performs maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and tools used in recreational activities, park maintenance, hospitals and institutions, fueling systems, kitchen facilities, custody facilities, and other miscellaneous activities, as required.
Travels to Departmental facilities not reachable by public transportation to conduct onsite inspections, repairs, and maintenance.